Widgets

**__​Widgets__**
 * Dictionary.com defines widgets as follows: **


 * A program that performs some simple function, such as providing a weather report or stock quote, and can be accessed from a computer desktop, webpage, mobile phone or subscription television service.

Most importantly, widgets are fun and can add another dimension to your blog or wiki!
 * Adding a Wikispace Widget: **


 * **Click on the** **Embed Widget** icon on the Editor tool bar. The Embed Widget icon looks like a small television or computer screen.
 * Choose a widget that you would like to embed.
 * If you choose a widget from the main (center) list, **click on the description of the widget**, then **click Embed**.
 * The widget will appear on your page. **Click save** to see your widget.

 An external widget is one that is not related to wikispaces.com. These widgets include videos (You Tube, Teacher Tube, Yahoo Videos), Clustr Maps, Audio, polls, etc.
 * Adding an External Widget:**


 * Embedding an External Widget**
 * Click on the Embed Widget icon on the Editor toolbar.
 * Choose a category from the left-hand side of the widget menu.
 * On the new menu, choose a specific web site or click other.
 * Follow the directions given.

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