Pronounced Tag-see-doh, this is a Word Cloud generator similar to Wordle, but with several added functions: saving and more layout choices. For instance, you can set your Word Cloud to any image you upload or select from the gallery. In the example below, I set the transcript of the 2012 Presidential debates to the face of Abe Lincoln.
- Wordle, Tagxedo (or other Word Cloud generators):
- 10 top Word Cloud generators: Gives a good summary of the top ten word cloud generators available so that you can pick the most appropriate one. http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=67&entryid=364
- Tagxedo: http://www.tagxedo.com/
- Click on the Create or Start Now links. You can also do the shortcuts on the right if you already know what you want.
- Click on Load to enter in text, paste a URL where text can be found, or upload a document where text already is
- You have options to change the word shape, edit the theme, change the layout, save (as many file types, URL, or embed code), or print/share. For training purposes, choose the Web tab so you can grab a URL.
- My finished product: http://www.tagxedo.com/artful/8ad03338c9664cf0 (the 2012 Presidential Debate transcript set to the face of Abe Lincoln). That’s it!
- FYI--You may want to save it rather than grab the URL as the URL seems to have some issues with Silverlight.
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