How to Add Text to Your Scratch Jr Desktop Projects

Adding text to your Scratch Jr desktop projects can help you communicate with others, provide instructions, or even create a fun story. Here's how to do it:

Method 1: Using the "Say" Block

1. Open your Scratch Jr project and go to the Stage area.
2. Click on the Scripts tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Drag a Say block from the Sounds category into your script area (usually at the top).
4. Double-click on the Say block to open its properties panel.
5. In the text box, type in the message you want to display (e.g., "Hello World!").
6. Click OK to close the properties panel and save your changes.
7. Run your project by clicking the Green Flag or by pressing Spacebar.

When you run your project, the text will appear on the Stage area.

Method 2: Using the "Draw" Block

1. Open your Scratch Jr project and go to the Stage area.
2. Click on the Scripts tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Drag a Draw block from the Paint category into your script area (usually at the top).
4. Double-click on the Draw block to open its properties panel.
5. In the text box, type in the message you want to display using simple text formatting (e.g., "Hello World!" for red text).
6. Click OK to close the properties panel and save your changes.
7. Run your project by clicking the Green Flag or by pressing Spacebar.

When you run your project, the text will appear on the Stage area with the specified formatting (e.g., red text).

Tips:

• You can combine multiple Say blocks or Draw blocks to create a longer message or story.
• Use the "Font" and "Size" options in the properties panel to change the appearance of your text.
• Experiment with different block combinations to achieve the effects you want!

I hope this helps! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.