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Word Cloud Generators

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Word clouds are graphics created with words. While they can simply be used for artistic purposes, such as covers for reports, visual poetry, and gifts to be framed, they can be used for other academic purposes.

Below are reviews of a variety of word cloud generators tried out during class:
TAGUL
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Fun to use!
You can make cards, t-shirts, etc.
Lots of fonts, shapes, colors
Shows font appearance
Quick changes
Share button -- share & save
Easy to save and use, email, print, etc.
Filter included
Word It Out
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Clean, user friendly.
Change font - can see appearance
Change size, color, random or blended
248 max words, can include a word or delete words
YIPPY
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Doesn't look like a word cloud generator.
Just text on background.
All words are the same size.
No choices of color, font, etc.
VERY Limited.
Word Salad - ipad App
Paid version $3.99
Free  version - samples

VOCAB GRABBER
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Very limited.
Color but limited format
Need to subscribe in order to have more options.
ABCYa
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ABCYa

Created on iPad
Good for younger kids
Can't choose shape--just a circle
Color & font options
2000 word limit
Saves to camera roll.
WORD MOSAIC
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Entering story, glitchy.
No maximum given - but limited. Shortening it makes it work.
Different shapes
Can draw your own symbol!!
Colors, fonts (can see some appearance)