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Add editable Google files to Padlet by adjusting sharing settings and pasting the link or using Google Drive attachment.
Updated 1 hour ago by Nadiah Jamal
Follow or unfollow Padlet boards and accounts to control notifications about posts, comments, and new content.
Updated 1 hour ago by Rana Wilds
Discover how to join a padlet using a link, QR code, or email invitation from the creator.
Draw on Padlet boards and Sandbox using pen tools, colors, and AI image generation features.
Updated 7 hours ago by Rana Wilds
Remove unwanted shared padlets from your External folder by leaving them through your dashboard or the padlet itself.
Updated 1 day ago by Rana Wilds
Record and share instructional videos directly on Padlet using the built-in screen recording feature with audio options.
Create, save, and share reusable board templates to streamline your workflow and avoid rebuilding layouts.
Create unique AI-guided discussion boards with auto-generated topics and prompts, eliminating the guesswork in forming discussions.
Restrict downloads, exports, and remakes of your padlet content by enabling Copy protection settings for non-admin users.
Mention other users on Padlet boards by typing '@' and their username to send notifications and collaborate.
Upload images to Padlet from your device, webcam, or internet using multiple methods and accessibility features.
Enable text, image, audio, and video comments on your padlet for real-time feedback and interaction.
Updated 2 days ago by Rana Wilds
Upload multiple files at once by dragging and dropping them onto your board to create post drafts.
Enable Author and timestamp settings to display contributor names on posts and manage attribution visibility.
Freeze padlets to stop all activity while keeping content accessible. Admins can toggle freeze on/off anytime.
Switch between dark and light color schemes for your padlet using the Appearance settings panel.
Understand upload limits for attachments and recordings based on your Padlet plan type and content source.
Upload videos from your device, record with webcam using Video Booth, or add videos from the internet.
Upload audio to Padlet from your device, Audio Booth, or the internet in posts.
Change your padlet's format from Settings to customize layout: Wall, Columns, Grid, Table, Freeform, Rows, Timeline, Stream, or Map.
Save post ideas as drafts for later, with autosave protection and cross-device access.
Restrict posting on your padlet by changing visitor permissions to Reader or adding specific collaborators with custom access.
Schedule automations to automatically freeze or unfreeze your Padlet at specific dates and times.
Create separate section or card links to share specific padlet areas without revealing the entire board.
Edit post content, color, and formatting on Boards and Sandboxes based on your permission level.
Updated 2 days ago by Audrey Leong
Set a custom cover image for your board to control how it appears when shared.
Updated 2 days ago by Julia Carnes
Configure your default workspace and toggle workspace visibility in your dashboard settings.
Format text on posts using bold, italics, strikethrough, hyperlinks, highlights, special characters, math formulas, and lists.
Customize your Padlet's wallpaper with solid colors, gradients, patterns, images, or upload your own custom design.
Updated 2 days ago
Connect posts with arrows on Map or Canvas padlets to create family trees, flow charts, and visual relationships.
Duplicate, copy, or transfer posts between padlets or within the same board using the three-dot menu.
Remove yourself as a collaborator from a shared padlet and delete it from your dashboard's Shared or External folder.
Updated 2 days ago by Carla Sese
Export your padlet as an image, PDF, CSV, Excel spreadsheet, or download all files in various formats.
Transform any Padlet board into an automatically formatted presentation by clicking the Slideshow button—no extra work required.
Sort posts manually, by date, reaction score, alphabetically, randomly, or by custom properties using board settings.
Embed your Padlet on websites using board, preview, or slideshow codes with customizable display options.
Enter a prompt to generate an entire padlet using AI, with custom recipes for discussions, lessons, rubrics, and activities.
Pin locations on a map by creating posts with pictures, videos, and attachments using search or drag-and-drop.
Enable auto-captions for uploaded videos and audio files, edit captions, and view supported languages.
Understand how Padlet's unique URL system works and why your padlet links never break when you make changes.
Access Padlet Intelligence AI chat assistant to update AI recipe boards, get suggestions, add photos, and modify settings.
Change the thumbnail preview image for posts on your padlet during creation or by editing later.
Customize post colors on your Padlet board by selecting from 6 color options for new or existing posts.
Generate audio from text using Padlet's AI speech tool for presentations, language learning, and more.
Share individual post links instead of entire boards by copying the link from the post menu or expanded view.
Recover deleted padlets from your Trashed folder within 30 days before permanent deletion.
Add polls to posts as interactive attachments with customizable questions, view results, and manage voting settings.
Enable anonymous posting on Padlets by logging out or using incognito mode to collect feedback safely.
Enable reactions on your Padlet board to gather peer-to-peer quantitative feedback and enhance collaboration.
Discover and use pre-made Padlet templates from the Gallery to jumpstart your creative projects.
Set up and sync Padlet grades to your LMS using grade passback for assignments.
Explore all padlet sharing options including links, QR codes, embeds, exports, and privacy settings.
Connect your Microsoft OneDrive account to Padlet and attach files directly to padlets without downloading or copying links.
Enable location services for Padlet app on macOS (System Preferences > Security & Privacy) or Windows (Settings > Privacy > Location).
Updated 2 days ago by Linh Nguyen
Delete all posts from a padlet board at once using the Clear posts feature (creators/admins only).
Choose between standard and wide post sizes or manually resize objects in Canvas format and Sandboxes.
Archive or unarchive padlets to clean up your dashboard and free up space on the basic plan.
Master keyboard shortcuts for creating posts, formatting text, and using Sandbox tools to work faster in Padlet.
Configure privacy settings and visitor permissions to control who can access and edit your padlet content.
Organize and share padlets with groups of students by creating Classes instead of inviting members individually.
Pin or unpin posts to keep them at the top of your Padlet board, regardless of original location.
Create shareable links that automatically duplicate your padlet for others, ideal for distributing templates to students.
Add posts to your padlet using the plus button, including text, media attachments, drafts, scheduled posts, and pinned content.
Understand how Padlet's October 2025 privacy settings changed from single-list options to simple toggles with mapped migrations.
Updated 2 days ago by Collin Palmer
Create your first Padlet board: choose format, customize settings, add posts, and share with collaborators.
Enable Content Moderation to manually approve posts before they become visible to others on your padlet.
Require contributors to sign in before posting by setting link privacy to "Secret - Log in" to prevent anonymous posts.
Select and move multiple padlets at once using keyboard shortcuts to organize your dashboard efficiently.
Customize post fields to control what collaborators see and enter when creating posts, including attachments, placeholders, and custom fields.
Access padlet analytics to view posts, contributors, views, visitors, and engagement time through the Details option.
Enable submission forms to let users post to your padlet without viewing others' submissions first.
Understand Padlet's three content moderation levels: None, Auto, and Manual, and how to enable each.
Schedule posts to publish at a future time, edit scheduled posts, or cancel them before publishing.
Report posts or padlets violating Padlet's content policy; reported content is reviewed and removed if it violates guidelines.
Organize posts into sections on your Padlet board. Enable, create, rename, move, and manage sections by format.
Generate AI images in Padlet posts by describing what you want to create using generative AI technology.
Enable author and timestamp display on posts by toggling the setting in the board's Posting options.
Require specific post fields to be filled out before submission. Choose all fields or select individual ones.
Delete unwanted padlets from your dashboard or while open; they remain in Trash for 30 days before permanent deletion.
Bookmark and organize padlets you like into folders for easy access from your dashboard.
Duplicate padlets using the Remake tool, customize copies, and share auto-remake links with students for individual versions.
Invite collaborators to your padlet by entering their email or username, then set their permissions as Admin or Writer.
Control post stacking order by bringing posts to front or sending them to back using the three-dot menu.
Connect Padlet to Google Drive and import Google Slides into Sandbox. Understand supported features and workarounds.
Transfer padlets between workspaces in your account, including personal, Team, Classroom, and Padlet for Schools workspaces.
Enable visitors to rearrange posts by changing visitor permissions to Moderator in Share settings.
Delete posts on Padlet boards or sandboxes if you're the author, owner, moderator, or admin.
Connect Google Drive to Padlet and attach Drive files directly to posts without downloading or copying links.
Control which tools and attachment types collaborators can access on your Sandbox or board padlet.
Search and filter Padlet posts by keyword, color, author, status, or custom fields to quickly find specific content.
Updated 2 days ago
by Rana Wilds
