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Telar features

See some of the things Telar can do

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Where can Telar get its materials from?

Telar works with IIIF images from any institution. This map comes from the Huntington Library’s digital collection.

Can I use my own materials?

Yes! Telar can auto-generate IIIF tiles from your own images, giving you the same zoom and pan capabilities as materials hosted externally.

How does text formatting work?

Telar supports full Markdown formatting in panel content - bold, italics, links, lists, and even footnotes.

Can I add layers of information?

Yes! Telar uses a two-panel system for progressive disclosure. Layer 1 provides context, Layer 2 offers deeper analysis.

What can I do with pan and zoom?

Telar gives you precise control over your reader’s view. Let’s explore this ornate title page from the John Carter Brown Library.

Can I zoom to specific details?

Yes! Each step defines x, y coordinates and zoom level. Here we’ve zoomed to one of the portrait medallions of an indigenous ruler.

Can I pan across the same image?

Absolutely - notice how we’ve panned to a different medallion while staying at the same zoom level. This guides your reader’s attention across the image.

What about zooming to different areas?

You can combine panning and zooming freely. Here’s one of the battle scenes depicted in the border decorations.

Do all steps need additional panels?

No! Some steps work perfectly with just the question and answer, while others benefit from detailed explanations in the side panels.

What sorts of stories can I write?

You can tell any visual narrative by combining objects, controlling views, formatting text, and embedding rich media like images and videos in panels.

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