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This tutorial will cover how to use one of several tag types in ThingLink, particularly the one that combines flat imagery and supporting text and/or button.

  1. Click the Add Tag button.
Add Tag Button
  1. Choose Add text and media.
Add Text and Media
  1. Choose an Icon and select its color. These can be changed at any time.
Choose Icon
  1. Select from a predefinied Layout. These can be changed at any time.
Select Layout
  1. Enter Title, Description and Button URL (if desired).
Title and Description
  1. Add an image by clicking either the Upload or Search button.
Upload or Search
  1. If you choose Search, you can enter keywords to search the Unsplash media library.
Search Media
  1. Click the Microphone icon if you would like to Upload audio.
Upload audio
  1. Allow your browser access to use the microphone for ThingLink recording.
Allow Access
  1. Click Done when finished.
Done Button
  1. Position your tag’s icon where you would like the viewer to interact with this hotspot in the scene.
Tag Position
  1. Click on your tag’s icon to open, preview and make changes.
Finished Tag