[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fEQEZQoAQX0Uc55CRZz4SdNwp0arCBGdt6QYiqZmW2i0":3,"related-articles-whxefq76dj-en":20},{"data":4},{"id":5,"title":6,"slug":7,"description":8,"body":9,"category_id":10,"published":11,"created_at":12,"updated_at":13,"language":14,"relative_url":15,"author":16},"whxefq76dj","Sandbox tools","sandbox-tools","Explore Padlet Sandbox tools, draw\u002Fplay modes, card management, and interactive features for creating engaging learning experiences.","\u003Cp>Create a magical place to learn and collaborate - all while having fun! Learn about the Padlet Sandbox tools provided and how to use them!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3>Getting started\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4>The three views: Creating, Interacting, and Presenting\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>When using Sandbox, there are three views to be aware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\u003Cstrong>Creating\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fu> \u003Cem>\u003Cu>\u003Cstrong>(editing the Sandbox itself)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fem> - This is when someone is building or contributing to the Sandbox by adding cards, drawing, typing, uploading media, etc. Only users with \u003Cstrong>Writer\u003C\u002Fstrong> permissions or higher can do this. The Owner always has full creative control.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cu>Interacting \u002F Posting\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cu>(contributing content)\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem> - Visitors with \u003Cstrong>Writer\u003C\u002Fstrong> permissions can add their own posts or content to the Sandbox. This is great for collaborative activities such as brainstorming, class responses, and group work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\u003Cstrong>Presenting\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fu> \u003Cem>\u003Cu>\u003Cstrong>(view-only)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fem> - Presentation view lets you flip through cards in order, like a slideshow or storybook. This is ideal if you want to share a finished lesson or presentation. Just click the \u003Cstrong>Slideshow\u003C\u002Fstrong> button at the top!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"note-callout\">Use the \u003Cstrong>Create\u003C\u002Fstrong> or \u003Cstrong>Interact\u002FPost\u003C\u002Fstrong> views by sharing the original link to the Sandbox. To do this, either copy\u002Fpaste the URL from the address bar or click the \u003Cstrong>Share\u003C\u002Fstrong> arrow followed by \u003Cstrong>Copy link\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cbr\u002F>Use the \u003Cstrong>Presentation\u003C\u002Fstrong> view by clicking the \u003Cstrong>Slideshow\u003C\u002Fstrong> button \u003Cem>(at the top)\u003C\u002Fem> or adding \u003Cstrong>?play=1\u003C\u002Fstrong> to the end of the original link.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch4>General tools\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about the different tools available for your Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the top-right of your screen you will see the tools needed for \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fh26fnou0dl-remake\" target=\"_blank\">Remaking\u003C\u002Fa> your Sandbox, \u003Cstrong>Sharing\u003C\u002Fstrong> it with others, and your \u003Cstrong>Settings\u003C\u002Fstrong> and user menus. It looks very similar to a board's options, doesn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">\u003Cstrong>Undo\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u002F\u003Cstrong>redo arrows\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Use these tools when you've made a mistake and need a quick fix!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1772396068850\u002Fxnapper-2026-03-01-15-21-28.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"note-callout\">Learn more about the \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F6i3to6p2ju-share-menu\" target=\"_blank\">Share menu\u003C\u002Fa> and your \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F8713enefe4-padlet-settings\" target=\"_blank\">Settings\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>Sandbox tools\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4>Card deck\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Lets get to the fun stuff!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Your cards will be displayed on the left-hand side of your screen. Create multiple cards by selecting the plus (\u003Cstrong>+\u003C\u002Fstrong>) button at the top of your card deck. To rearrange the cards, drag and drop the cards into your preferred order or click the three-dot ellipsis button (\u003Cstrong>...\u003C\u002Fstrong>) and choose where to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1741538519558\u002Fxnapper-2025-03-09-12-42-27.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch5>Override your Sandbox Permissions\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cp>Not only can you assign specific visitor permissions for the \u003Cem>whole\u003C\u002Fem> Sandbox - but you can assign different permissions for each individual card! This works great when there are two or three cards you'd like your students to post on but would prefer the others be read-only.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To assign an individual card specific permissions, click the three-dot ellipsis button (\u003Cstrong>...\u003C\u002Fstrong>) next to the card and choose \u003Cstrong>Sharing & permissions\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Next to \u003Cem>'Permissions\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>,'\u003C\u002Fem> click the drop-down menu and make your selection!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1735497529180\u002Fxnapper-2024-12-29-13-46-57.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"note-callout\">Links are still clickable when a card's permissions are set to \u003Cstrong>Reader\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch4>Tool menu\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Your tool menu is located on the right side of your Sandbox. Here you can draw, add text and shapes, sticky notes or use the pointer during a presentation! Each tool is explained below.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1765766610996\u002Fxnapper-2025-12-14-21-47-13.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Interact\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Use the \u003Cstrong>Interact\u003C\u002Fstrong> tool to quickly test object interactions that will be active in Presentation view. Buttons that you've made clickable now become interactive, games that have been created become playable, and you can even flip through an interactive storybook.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Pointer\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Making a presentation? Use the pointer tool just as you would an old-school pointer stick on a chalkboard! -- \u003Cem>And now I've just revealed my age --\u003C\u002Fem> Trust me, the pointer tool we have is much cooler!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Select tool\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cem>(arrow cursor)\u003C\u002Fem>: Select the different objects on your card to move or resize them. You can even click the vertical three-dot ellipsis button (\u003Cstrong>...\u003C\u002Fstrong>) that appears to move objects to the front\u002Fback, duplicate them or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F0c37ma9wnc-freeze-objects-on-padlet-sandbox\" target=\"_blank\">freeze them in place\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">Use the \u003Cstrong>Select tool\u003C\u002Fstrong> to crop your image! Double-click the image you want to edit and a cropping frame will appear. Click and drag the edges or corners to adjust the visible area. When you're happy, click outside the image to apply!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Draw\u003C\u002Fstrong>: I bet you can't guess what this is for! Click the \u003Cstrong>Draw\u003C\u002Fstrong> tool to create something greater than Leonardo Da Vinci, himself, can even imagine -- or -- if you're like me, the best stick figure known to human existence.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Text\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Type a story or add colorful text to your cards.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Resize your text by dragging from the corner or using the \u003Cstrong>Select\u003C\u002Fstrong> tool - Click on the text, click the text size indictor \u003Cem>(it will show\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Auto\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>,\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Small\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>,\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Medium\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cem>or\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Large\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cem>depending on what is currently selected)\u003C\u002Fem>, choose the size.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1746209194781\u002Fxnapper-2025-05-02-14-05-50.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>To change the text color, click on the colored circle in this same menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">\u003Cstrong>Pro Tip\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Partially highlight text to change the color \u003Cem>(or text formatting option)\u003C\u002Fem> for that part of the text only! \u003Cspan style=\"color:#d33115\" data-hd-color=\"#d33115\">You\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"color:#fe9200\" data-hd-color=\"#fe9200\">can\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"color:#fcc400\" data-hd-color=\"#fcc400\">have all\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"color:#68bc00\" data-hd-color=\"#68bc00\">the colors\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"color:#009ce0\" data-hd-color=\"#009ce0\">of the rainbow\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"color:#7b64ff\" data-hd-color=\"#7b64ff\">in one sentence!\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Notes\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Create colorful sticky notes! Add text or small pictures, rotate, resize and duplicate them! To duplicate a sticky note quickly, click the arrow on the side! \u003Cem>Note: Only the sticky notes themselves are duplicated (nothing added to them).\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Shapes\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Include different shapes on your card - use different colors - different backgrounds - create a fun space to encourage learning!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1723405819808\u002Fxnapper-2024-08-02-17-20-37.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Connectors\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Use connector lines and arrows!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Media search:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Scour the internet for images, GIFs, or YouTube videos to add to your Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Stickers:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Add some emotion to your Sandbox with emoji stickers.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>AI image:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Enter a prompt to create your own unique image.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>More tools:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Click the attachments tool \u003Cem>(the circle with three dots)\u003C\u002Fem> to reveal all the attachment options available for you to use. We've got nearly everything covered including Spotify links, YouTube videos, a Screen recorder and more!\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">\u003Cstrong>Pro tip:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Drag and drop attachment types directly from the attachment picker to your Sandbox!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1765767404332\u002Fxnapper-2025-12-14-22-00-38.png\" style=\"max-height:75%;max-width:75%;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" data-hd-height=\"75%\" data-hd-width=\"75%\" data-hd-align=\"center\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"note-callout\">Disable the attachment types and tools you \u003Cstrong>\u003Cu>do not\u003C\u002Fu>\u003C\u002Fstrong> want collaborators to use within your Settings menu. Click the \u003Cstrong>Settings cog\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>icon\u003C\u002Fstrong> (⚙️) > \u003Cstrong>Content\u003C\u002Fstrong> > \u003Cstrong>Allowed tools\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Read more \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fp2d3n73o8o-allowed-tools\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"tip-callout\">To save some time, you can use keyboard shortcuts for Sandbox tools. See the shortcuts we have available \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F6ihbji4qlf-are-there-shortcuts-for-padlet\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C\u002Fa>!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3>FAQs\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>Is there a limit to the number of cards I can have in one Sandbox?\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>Your plan type determines the number of cards that can be created in your Sandbox.\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cbr\u002F>For example, when using a free account, you can add up to 20 cards in one Sandbox -- and if you are subscribed to our Team Gold plan, you can add up to 100 cards per Sandbox. See below for each subscription type.\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Farticles\u002Fwhxefq76dj\u002F1746123578405\u002Fxnapper-2025-05-01-14-19-22.png\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>Where is my tool menu? It's not showing up on the right side of my Sandbox.\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>If you don't see your tool menu, you are most likely viewing the Sandbox as a visitor with \u003Cstrong>Reader\u003C\u002Fstrong> permissions.\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cu>If you are the creator of the Sandbox\u003C\u002Fu>, log in with the credentials used to create the Sandbox and the tool menu should appear.\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cbr\u002F>\u003Cu>If you are a visitor to the Sandbox\u003C\u002Fu>, the creator has most likely set your permissions to \u003Cstrong>Reader\u003C\u002Fstrong>. They will need to change this for you within the \u003Cstrong>Share\u003C\u002Fstrong> settings.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cdetails>\u003Csummary>Can I undo a cropped image?\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cdiv>Yes! Just double-click on the image with the Select tool and drag the frame back out to reveal the full image.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>","xj378rqg9e",true,"2026-03-03T15:39:54.578966Z","2026-03-04T02:03:47.685751Z","en","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fwhxefq76dj-sandbox-tools",{"name":17,"email":18,"profile_image":19},"Rana Wilds","musicmama@wallwisher.com","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.helpdocs.io\u002Fxxifo1al2f\u002Fother\u002F1696432467941\u002Fimg-2298.jpeg",{"data":21},[22,28,34,40],{"id":23,"title":24,"description":25,"slug":26,"href":27},"0c37ma9wnc","Freeze objects in Padlet Sandbox","Lock objects in your Sandbox so they cannot be moved or edited using the freeze feature.","freeze-objects-on-padlet-sandbox","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F0c37ma9wnc-freeze-objects-on-padlet-sandbox",{"id":29,"title":30,"description":31,"slug":32,"href":33},"0qjzkmt6b8","Grouping objects in Sandbox","Group multiple Sandbox objects together to move them simultaneously instead of individually.","group-objects-together","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F0qjzkmt6b8-group-objects-together",{"id":35,"title":36,"description":37,"slug":38,"href":39},"8izrmuejli","What is Padlet Sandbox?","Create and collaborate on interactive whiteboards with drawings, videos, templates, and real-time sharing using Padlet Sandbox.","what-is-sandbox","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002F8izrmuejli-what-is-sandbox",{"id":41,"title":42,"description":43,"slug":44,"href":45},"d21wjphrr7","Create a Sandbox from scratch","Create a Sandbox from scratch using templates, draw\u002Fplay modes, card backgrounds, themes, and content tools.","create-a-sandbox-from-scratch","\u002Fl\u002Fen\u002Farticle\u002Fd21wjphrr7-create-a-sandbox-from-scratch"]