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−File:2. Kdenlive browse files .png|450px|left|thumb|Importing files into Kdenlive project+Now that the project is ready, let’s start adding some clips into your project. Click on the “Add Clip” icon, directly it opens the file dialogue, start browsing your local video clips, audio clips, images to start your edit.+{{Clear}}+
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+==== Arranging files in tracks ====+After you have imported files, the next step is to adding files into the timeline and arranging it for editing. Timeline is the place where the media clips will be edited. There are two different types of tracks, Video and Audio. Video tracks can contain any kind of clip, audio tracks as well but when dropping a video file to the audio track, only the audio will be used.
To add clips into tracks, select file from the project files section and drag and drop it in the tracks where your files are suited. Any time by pressing "space" button(or click on the “Play” button in the project monitor) to see the preview of edited work.
−Once a clip is dropped on a track, it can be moved (drag and drop it) to another place on the same track or onto another track.+File:7. Kdenlive - arranging clicps.png|moving clips to different tracks
# To cut a clip into two parts, select Razor from "Edit --> Toolbar". The mouse cursor will change to a dotted line and razor icon. Click on a clip at the point you want to cut or slice it. And also if you want to remove one part of this clip, just right click on the clip and remove clip.+
−# After you cut a clip, now it will be two part. Click on cursor icon (Select Mode), click on a clip which you want to move. Then drag the clip to a new position on the timeline, and drop it. +# To cut a clip, the easiest way is to place the timeline cursor where you want to cut the clip, then select the clip (left click in it) and use the menu "Timeline --> Current Clip --> Cut Clip" (Keyboard shortcut is Shift + R).+
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+Although audio and video comes together in a clip, there may be a possibility that you need either only audio or only video as your requirement. At such times you can ungroup them so that you can use the video with some other audio and viceversa.
−To do this, Once you import the video, right click on the timeline --> click Ungroup.+
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+==== Sound effects ====
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+==== Adding fade in fade out effect ====
−By adding fade-in and fade-out for the clips, it will smoothly changing the slides from one to next.
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+The most basic type of fade-in and fade-out are the fade from black and fade to black effects. The easiest way to add these to your media files is to move the mouse pointer close to the corner of a clip on the timeline, then click and drag until your fade reaches the desired length.
−==== Adding transition into clips====
−To add a transition, adjust clips in the timeline so that the end of one overlaps the beginning of another. Then right-click in the timeline at the overlap point, select "Add Transition" , then choose one of the "transitions" from the transition list.
−==== Save project files ====+
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+Once done with your all editing work, next is to export your video. This will convert your "OpenShot" project into a single video file, which should work on any platform. Click on the "Render" icon on the top toolbar, video icon at the top menu tool bar (or use the "File --> Export Video" menu). Under rendering section there are many things which you need to configure to export your project as video.+
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+Video profile : Preset rendering profiles to choose from. The rendering profiles are grouped into categories.+# When a variable bit rate profile is selected, the File Size section displays a drop down for choosing the Video quality you want.
−# Select "mp4" format from the format list.
−# File size will be differ from your parameter selection
−# In the last section, clicking on "full project" will render your entire project as video and by clicking on "Selected zone" will render the portion you are selected.
−# Finally click on "Render to file " option to start the process.
−====Video cutter tool ====+Kdenlive is a powerful app for video editing and movie creation, but if you are looking for something simple and light-weight that can quickly trim of those long videos, then try VidCutter tool. It is a free and open source video trimmer for Linux, Windows, and Mac. From VidCutter, you can easily do most common video editing like trim, split, and join videos. <br>VidCutter supports popular video formats including MP4 (which is default video format of smartphones), AVI (used by some cameras), MOV, WMV, MPEG, and FLV. <br>To install this tool in your ubuntu, <br>'''Method 1 :''' From the PPA<br>Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy paste these following commands one by one:+
− sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ozmartian/apps <br>+ sudo apt-get update <br>+ sudo apt-get install qml-module-qtmultimedia vidcutter <br>+
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+'''Method 2 :''' App image file<br>Download App Image file from [https://github.com/ozmartian/vidcutter/releases from this link]. and follow the instruction mentioned in the same link to run it in your system. But it is a bit complicated for the new users. <br>From the above link you can download this application for windows computers.+====Advanced features====+
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|The application on mobiles and tablets
|The application on mobiles and tablets
−|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01&hl=en_IN&gl=US Cyberlink Powerdirector], [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splice.video.editor&hl=en_IN&gl=US Splice]
+|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01&hl=en_IN&gl=US Cyberlink Powerdirector] (Free to use), [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splice.video.editor&hl=en_IN&gl=US Splice]
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|[https://kdenlive.org/ Official Website]
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==== Overview of features ====
==== Overview of features ====
Kdenlive is an open-source video editing software aimed for Linux Operating System, but it also available for Windows and Mac systems. Because of the simple interface and wide range of video editing features, this tools largely using by teachers and teacher-educators to create/edit video resources for their classrooms.
Kdenlive is an open-source video editing software aimed for Linux Operating System, but it also available for Windows and Mac systems. Because of the simple interface and wide range of video editing features, this tools largely using by teachers and teacher-educators to create/edit video resources for their classrooms.
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−===== [1] Project Bin, Library: (Elaborate) (use links which is used in current handout) =====
+===== [1] Project Bin, Library: =====
The project bin is your media library. It stores all your video clips, audio files, and images for your project. You can import media from your computer and organize them with folders. The bin acts as a bridge, letting you drag and drop clips to the timeline for editing in the next step.
The project bin is your media library. It stores all your video clips, audio files, and images for your project. You can import media from your computer and organize them with folders. The bin acts as a bridge, letting you drag and drop clips to the timeline for editing in the next step.
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The most important question at this point is: what settings should be selected? You can select 4K, HD 720P, Full HD 1080P, and many other resolutions based on your needs To put it another way, selecting 4K will cause your video to be rendered in its highest resolution, which calls for a more advanced hardware setup like only on specific smart 4K TV, High HD display computers and etc; selecting HD 720, on the other hand, will cause it to be rendered in its lowest resolution, making it suitable for usage with a less technical setup like basic smartphones, old computer, tabs. We can use FHD 1080p for learning and exploring; it is an intermediate resolution that is commonly used on YouTube, social media, television, and some movies. There are several project settings under FHD 1080p, Let's select HD 1080p 25 frames profile.
The most important question at this point is: what settings should be selected? You can select 4K, HD 720P, Full HD 1080P, and many other resolutions based on your needs To put it another way, selecting 4K will cause your video to be rendered in its highest resolution, which calls for a more advanced hardware setup like only on specific smart 4K TV, High HD display computers and etc; selecting HD 720, on the other hand, will cause it to be rendered in its lowest resolution, making it suitable for usage with a less technical setup like basic smartphones, old computer, tabs. We can use FHD 1080p for learning and exploring; it is an intermediate resolution that is commonly used on YouTube, social media, television, and some movies. There are several project settings under FHD 1080p, Let's select HD 1080p 25 frames profile.
−===== Importing your files to project Now that the project is ready, let’s start adding some clips into your project. =====
+===== Importing your files to project =====
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−Click on the “Add Clip” icon, form file menu, directly it opens the file dialogue of your local folders, start browsing your local video clips, audio clips, images to start your edit.
+Now the project is ready, let’s start adding some clips into your project.
+To add a clip Click on the “Add Clip” icon, form file menu, directly it opens the file dialogue of your local folders, start browsing your local video clips, audio clips, images to start your edit.
==== Save the project ====
==== Save the project ====
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Backup and Save Regularly: Create backups of your project folder on external drives to prevent data loss
Backup and Save Regularly: Create backups of your project folder on external drives to prevent data loss
−==== About Tracks(to add content) ====
+==== About Tracks ====
In video editing, a track is a virtual layer within the timeline where you arrange and edit your video and audio elements. Imagine the timeline as a multi-lane highway, and each track represents a lane for a specific type of media.
In video editing, a track is a virtual layer within the timeline where you arrange and edit your video and audio elements. Imagine the timeline as a multi-lane highway, and each track represents a lane for a specific type of media.
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Note :The topmost content in the video layers will be displayed on the project monitor and the exact same thing will be rendered or exported.
Note :The topmost content in the video layers will be displayed on the project monitor and the exact same thing will be rendered or exported.
−==== Adding clips ====
+==== Arranging files in tracks ====
−<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
+After you have saved the project, the next step is adding files into the timeline and arranging it for editing. Timeline is the place where the media clips are edited. There are two different types of tracks, Video and Audio. Video tracks can contain any kind of clip for example Video, Images, graphic files and the text etc. audio tracks contain all kind of audios like music, track audio and sound effects. In both types of tracks, multiple tracks can be used by adding new track and per your requirement..
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="350">
+7th addingfiles.jpg|'''Files arranged on timeline'''
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−To add clips into Sequence select file from the project bin section and drag and drop it in the track where your files are suited.
−Once a clip is dropped on a sequence, it can be moved (drag and drop it) to another place on the same track or onto another track.
+Any time by pressing "space" button(or click on the “Play” button in the project monitor) to see the preview of edited work.
+==== Before we move to next steps, these are some important tools used frequently while editing ====
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="350">
+File:8th imagetimelinearranged.png|
+</gallery>
−''' Selection tool (Default shortcut S) '''
−<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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−File:3. Kdenlive arranging clicps.png|Arranging my file in tracker
+File:9th Selection tool .png|
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−Lets begin the editing by starting with selection. As mentioned in the above image, select any of the clips that are on the timeline and start moving them by dragging left and right. You can also move the clip in track by dragging up and down. This helps you place the clip wherever you want as per requirements. When you have multiple clips on your timeline, you can also use this tool to join and separate clips
−==== Cutting, moving and deleting clips ====
+==== Razor tool (Default Shortcut X) ====
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+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
−File:4. kdenlive - using scissor tool .png|Using scissor tool
+File:10thrazortool.png|
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−'''Using razor tool:'''
−By using the razor tool, click on the cursor in the timeline at the point to be cut or trimmed, then select the razor tool by clicking on the toolbar or simply by clicking X (Default Shortcut Key).
+Click on the start point of the clip to have a first cut, and drag to the second or last point to have a second cut (on the same clip, multiple times can be used). Now select the portion using the selection key. Now that you have trimmed the clip, you can delete the clip by pressing the backspace/delete key or move the clip in the timeline using the selection key.
+'''Ripple tool:'''
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
+File:11th rippleimage.png|
+</gallery>
+This tool is used when you have trimmed some of the portions on video or audio but you want it back or you want to extend it, or, in other words, it is used to shorten or extend the particular clip up to its full length. By default, a static image is added to the time limit of 5 seconds. If you want it shorter, you can cut it with a razor tool. What if you needed it for more than 5 seconds? Simply use the ripple tool to select at the end of the image; now you can drag it as much as you want, and Kdenlive has a special feature, which is that if you are in the selection tool or if you drag the cursor to any ends of the clip, the tool automatically gets switched.
==== Grouping and ungrouping audio ====
==== Grouping and ungrouping audio ====
−Grouping and ungrouping refer to two various forms, which are:
+'''1.Audio and Video'''
+ When you have imported any video file, it imports along with its respective audio , which are together called a group. If you separate both, it's called ungroup.
+Why is it used?
+When you need to remove the original audio from your video and replace it with another audio file or a background music, you can use this tool.
+'''2.Sequence group'''
+In this case there are multiple audio and video clips in the timeline that are continuous can be grouped manually.
−Similarly, you can group an audio with video by selecting both and then right clicking on any then click on Group.
+Why is it used?
+When you have to move a specific set of continuous files together if you group all, or if you can group all the files in the tracks with a specific duration, you can group them together and move them. This avoids selecting multiple clips every time.
+'''How to Group and ungroup'''
+ On your timeline select the video, right click on the timeline --> click Ungroup.
+Similarly, you can group an audio with video by selecting both and then right-clicking on any then click on Group.
+==== Volume Control ====
−Sound effect can be given for a video in Kdenlive in a very easy and efficient method.
Sound effect can be given for a video in Kdenlive in a very easy and efficient method.
−To give the sound effect right click on timeline window that appears to the bottom of the screen click on "Insert an effect --> Volume (Keyframable)". Immediately you can see a Red colored bubble on Audio timeline. You can flexibly move it to top and bottom to raise and down the volume respectively.
+To give the sound effect right click on timeline window that appears to the bottom of the screen click on "Insert an effect --> Volume (Key framable)". Immediately you can see a Red colored bubble on Audio timeline. You can flexibly move it to top and bottom to raise and down the volume respectively.
==== Resizing a clip ====
==== Resizing a clip ====
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−==== Adding titles/subtitles ====
+==== Key Things To Consider 2.0 ====
+Be aware however that if you have clips on multiple tracks in the timeline and they are not grouped, then removing space may disturb the alignment of the clips between the different tracks the space is only removed from the timeline where you clicked
+==== Adding titles ====
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−File:5. Kdenlive - adding the title.png|Adding the title
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Titles are text elements that can be added to the timeline and appear over the top of other clips. Titles are created in the Project Tree and then dragged to the timeline like other video clips. <br>
Titles are text elements that can be added to the timeline and appear over the top of other clips. Titles are created in the Project Tree and then dragged to the timeline like other video clips. <br>
−To create a title, choose “Add Title Clip” from the Project toolbar. Below is the title create window.
+To create a title, Click on Project > Add Title Clip from the toolbar
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+File:13th title2image.png|
+</gallery>
Here just start adding your title and do the formatting using different tools in it and finally click on “OK”. Once click on the OK, your title file will add to you project tree. Drag drop it on your track for adding into your video.
Here just start adding your title and do the formatting using different tools in it and finally click on “OK”. Once click on the OK, your title file will add to you project tree. Drag drop it on your track for adding into your video.
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+After inserting, check in your project bin for the title file and drag into your timeline
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+File:14th image.png|'''Inserting title to timeline form project bin'''
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+after dragging into your timeline it should look something like this.
If you want titles to overlay other footage, you put title clips on ''video track 1'' and have the other footage on ''video track 2''. You also need to retain the affine transition that is automatically added to the title clips if you want the footage visible underneath.
If you want titles to overlay other footage, you put title clips on ''video track 1'' and have the other footage on ''video track 2''. You also need to retain the affine transition that is automatically added to the title clips if you want the footage visible underneath.
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−File:10. kdenlive fade in out.png|400px|Adding fade in/out for clip
+File:15th image.png|'''Inserting title over the video'''
+</gallery>
+'''Adding fade in fade out effect'''
+ By adding fade-in and fade-out for the clips, it will smoothly change the slides from one to next.
+'''Adding fade in/out for clip'''
+ The most basic type of fade-in and fade-out are the fade from black and fade to black effects. The easiest way to add these to your media files is to move the mouse pointer close to the corner of a clip on the timeline, then click and drag until your fade reaches the desired length.
+==== Adding transition effect ====
+A transition effect in video editing smoothly bridges the gap between two separate clips. It creates a visual connection, adding flow and style to your video by:
+'''Animating the change:''' using fades,wipes,dissolves, or other visual effects to avoid an abrupt jump between clips.
+'''Enhancing the narrative:''' Emphasizing the passage of time, introducing new scenses, or creating a specific mood
+==== How to add transition effect ====
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
+File:17th image.jpg|'''Inserting transition effect'''
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−To add a transition effect, first 2 clips need to be placed next to each other without any void space. Double-click between the clips, and a basic wipe transition effect will be added. For another transition, click on the transition effect, which is in between the clips. A dilouge window opens next to the display window or project monitor. (Note: Place can be varied according to the customized workspace.In that dilouge box, there will be an option called wipe method. In that option, you can find different types of transition effects as per your requirements.
−Kdenlive needs a project file to save the information that makes up a video project. Information such as the name and location of your project, video and audio files, timeline information, which clips have been trimmed, arranged, etc. This project file you can use it later if you need to do any change in your file. Click on "File --> Save Project", enter your ''file name'' and select location for save in that location.
+'''Save project files'''
+Kdenlive needs a project file to save the information that makes up a video project. Information such as the name and location of your project, video and audio files, timeline information, which clips have been trimmed, arranged, etc. This project file you can use it later if you need to do any change in your file.
+Click on "File > Save Project", enter your file name and select location for save in that location.
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="300">
+File:16th image.png|'''Saving the project'''
+</gallery>
+'''difference between save and render project'''
+'''Export/Render as Video'''
+Once done with your all editing work, next is to export your video. This will convert your "Kdenlive" project into a single video file, which should play on any platform. to render Click on the "Project > Render" icon on the top toolbar. As soon as you click on render it shows multiple presets .
+In the beginning we have explained about Codecs and presets, based on that you have export/render the project.
+Here are the key things to keep in mind before exporting
+1. When a variable bit rate profile is selected, the File Size section displays a drop-down for choosing the Video quality you want
+2. Select "mp4" format from the format list
+3. File size will differ from your parameter selection
+4. In the last section, clicking on “full project” will render your entire project as video and by clicking on “Selected zone” will render the portion you are selected
+'''Notes:''' while exporting/rendering project we can render the entire project or a particular part.
+==== Exporting in particular part ====
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−File:11. Kdenlive saving the project.png|Saving the project
+File:18th image.png|'''Selecting particular portion'''
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−====Export/Render as Video====
+In the above image, just right above the timeline, you can see a blue slider. By dragging the edge of the bar, you can choose how much sequence or portion you need to export. After selecting the portion, click on Project > Render. In the lower middle of the dialogue box, there will be options called 'Entire project' and'selected zone'. You have to select'selected zone' to export a specific portion of the project
−==== Entire Project ====
+If you want to render/export the entire project select entire project option before rending (Note: this will render the entire project including the blanks if any blanks are present)
−'''Which Preset is best to use and why?'''
−In the menu render option, you will find multiple render options. The MP4-H254/AAC preset is best because it exports in a standard preset, which is most commonly used in web videos like YouTube and social media platforms. and supports all devices, like smartphones, computers, and televisions.
−<gallery mode="packed" heights="400">
−File:19th image.png|'''Image of choosing preset to render'''
−</gallery>
+==== Output Path ====
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="400">
+File:20th image.png|'''Example image of choosing path'''
+</gallery>
−In the render dialog box, you will find an option called File. In the same line, you will see an icon for a similar folder. If you click on that, you can browse your computer's local directory and choose where your file needs to be saved
−'''Advanced features'''
−'''Multi-track video editing -''' Kdenlive allows you to use and arrange several audio and video tracks, each one can be locked or muted to your convenience.
−'''Configurable interface and shortcuts -'''You can arrange and save your custom interface layouts to fit your workflow.
+'''Multi-track video editing -''' Kdenlive allows you to use and arrange several audio and video tracks, each one can be locked or muted to your convenience.
−Keyboard shortcuts can also be configured to match your preferences.
+'''Configurable interface and shortcuts -''' You can arrange and save your custom interface layouts to fit your workflow.Keyboard shortcuts can also be configured to match your preferences.
−'''Many effects and transitions -''' Dozens of effects are available, ranging from color correction to audio adjustments, as well as all the standard transform options.
+'''Many effects and transitions -''' Dozens of effects are available, ranging from color correction to audio adjustments, as well as all the standard transform options.
'''Automatic backup -''' Your project file is automatically backed up every few minutes, and older versions of the project file are also kept in case you need to roll back to a previous version.
'''Automatic backup -''' Your project file is automatically backed up every few minutes, and older versions of the project file are also kept in case you need to roll back to a previous version.
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+====Video cutter tool ====
+Kdenlive is a powerful app for video editing and movie creation, but if you are looking for something simple and light-weight that can quickly trim of those long videos, then try VidCutter tool. It is a free and open source video trimmer for Linux, Windows, and Mac. From VidCutter, you can easily do most common video editing like trim, split, and join videos. <br>VidCutter supports popular video formats including MP4 (which is default video format of smartphones), AVI (used by some cameras), MOV, WMV, MPEG, and FLV. <br>To install this tool in your ubuntu, <br>
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+'''Method 1 :''' From the PPA<br>Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy paste these following commands one by one:
+ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ozmartian/apps <br>
+ sudo apt-get update <br>
+ sudo apt-get install qml-module-qtmultimedia vidcutter <br>
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+'''Method 2 :''' App image file<br>Download App Image file from [https://github.com/ozmartian/vidcutter/releases from this link]. and follow the instruction mentioned in the same link to run it in your system. But it is a bit complicated for the new users. <br>From the above link you can download this application for windows computers.
===Ideas for resource creation===
===Ideas for resource creation===
−If you want to create a video by yourself using images or any existing OER video you can trim those and put some other background voices.
+If you want to create a video by yourself using images or any existing OER video you can trim those and put some other background voices.
===References===
===References===
# https://kdenlive.org
# https://kdenlive.org
# https://userbase.kde.org/Kdenlive/Manual
# https://userbase.kde.org/Kdenlive/Manual
+# https://docs.kdenlive.org/en/user_interface/ui_elements.html
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