Is Animated Text coming?

MrMcCoder

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A while back, when Scratch Lab was opened, there were two options people had:
1. Animated Text: A sprite can input text in different fonts and animations
2. High Contrast: A setting that makes the colors of scratch blocks and buttons contrast each other so that they can be seen better.

High Contrast was later added, but Animated Text was not. I really think Animated Text would be a good idea, so where is it?

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lgrov44

It is close to being added, but still not guaranteed to happen eventually. It has been added to many Scratch-like sites ((removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions), Turbowarp, Scratch Lab, etc.), however almost no-one can say for certain whether it is truly coming to Scratch, let alone when.

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lgrov44 wrote:
It is close to being added, but still not guaranteed to happen eventually. It has been added to many Scratch-like sites ((removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions), Turbowarp, Scratch Lab, etc.), however almost no-one can say for certain whether it is truly coming to Scratch, let alone when.

It should, it would be extremely helpful for game design.

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lgrov44

MrMcCoder wrote:
lgrov44 wrote:
It is close to being added, but still not guaranteed to happen eventually. It has been added to many Scratch-like sites ((removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions), Turbowarp, Scratch Lab, etc.), however almost no-one can say for certain whether it is truly coming to Scratch, let alone when.
It should, it would be extremely helpful for game design.

I agree, though I am just saying, realistically, we just don't know when or if it would. If you wish, you can consider making a suggestion in the suggestion forum.

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lgrov44 wrote:
If you wish, you can consider making a suggestion in the suggestion forum.

There's already a suggestion: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/548444/

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MrMcCoder wrote:
lgrov44 wrote:
It is close to being added, but still not guaranteed to happen eventually. It has been added to many Scratch-like sites ((removed by moderator - please don't name browser extensions), Turbowarp, Scratch Lab, etc.), however almost no-one can say for certain whether it is truly coming to Scratch, let alone when.
It should, it would be extremely helpful for game design.

Yeah- animated text would be cool in thumbnails.

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Maximouse wrote:
lgrov44 wrote:
If you wish, you can consider making a suggestion in the suggestion forum.
There's already a suggestion: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss/topic/548444/

ah I see, whoops

Last edited by MrMcCoder (April 1, 2024 18:10:39)

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loganjb51444

MrMcCoder wrote:
Title speaks for itself.

A while back, when Scratch Lab was opened, there were two options people had:
1. Animated Text: A sprite can input text in different fonts and animations
2. High Contrast: A setting that makes the colors of scratch blocks and buttons contrast each other so that they can be seen better.

High Contrast was later added, but Animated Text was not. I really think Animated Text would be a good idea, so where is it?

You mean typewriter text or rotating colour changing text
Ok

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loganjb51444 wrote:
MrMcCoder wrote:
Title speaks for itself.

A while back, when Scratch Lab was opened, there were two options people had:
1. Animated Text: A sprite can input text in different fonts and animations
2. High Contrast: A setting that makes the colors of scratch blocks and buttons contrast each other so that they can be seen better.

High Contrast was later added, but Animated Text was not. I really think Animated Text would be a good idea, so where is it?
You mean typewriter text or rotating colour changing text
Ok

Both of those fit under Animated Text.

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Digitat321

I'm not sure, it says that it was last updated in 2021, and its been on scratch labs for a while, all the other 2021 scratch labs stuff like high contrast (i think) were released. new experiments were added, so i don't know if the scratch team forgot it or other experiments are being worked on. I would really like animated text for a cool looking variable reader.

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Digitat321 wrote:
I'm not sure, it says that it was last updated in 2021, and its been on scratch labs for a while, all the other 2021 scratch labs stuff like high contrast (i think) were released. new experiments were added, so i don't know if the scratch team forgot it or other experiments are being worked on. I would really like animated text for a cool looking variable reader.

Video sensing was not released. High contrast is the only thing that has actually been added.

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BigNate469 wrote:
Digitat321 wrote:
I'm not sure, it says that it was last updated in 2021, and its been on scratch labs for a while, all the other 2021 scratch labs stuff like high contrast (i think) were released. new experiments were added, so i don't know if the scratch team forgot it or other experiments are being worked on. I would really like animated text for a cool looking variable reader.
Video sensing was not released. High contrast is the only thing that has actually been added.
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sorry in advance, but i just want to ask if i should close it?

Last edited by MrMcCoder (June 3, 2024 12:48:08)

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lgrov44

MrMcCoder wrote:
BigNate469 wrote:
Digitat321 wrote:
I'm not sure, it says that it was last updated in 2021, and its been on scratch labs for a while, all the other 2021 scratch labs stuff like high contrast (i think) were released. new experiments were added, so i don't know if the scratch team forgot it or other experiments are being worked on. I would really like animated text for a cool looking variable reader.
Video sensing was not released. High contrast is the only thing that has actually been added.
NDPlol wrote:
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Please don't post in old and inactive topics- this is known as necroposting.
sorry in advance, but i just want to ask if i should close it?

If you think that your question has been answered, then yes.

lgrov44, an Australian Scratcher whose most famous for his follows, followed by his activity, especially on Discussion Forums, and his follower count. Is also a remix chainer and school student. Identifies as bisexual.

My top 3 favourite people:
1. @Higgies (deleted) - First Follower, Thank you so much! (Wish you could see this…)
2. @Dubstepv1 (Banned/Moved) - Remix Chainer
3. @GIitchInTheMatrix (Moved to @GlitchedThrough) - Many small things.
Still looking for one of my first followers who are still active.

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