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# Introduction

Scrolling text elements create dynamic ticker tapes that continuously scroll across the screen. They can display **static messages** or **real-time data** from an **external data source**.

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## **Properties Overview**

### **Background Color**

* Sets the **background color** of the scrolling text.
* Can be a **fixed color**, **gradient**, **texture**, or **pattern**.

### **Border**

* Defines the **border color** and **thickness** around the scrolling text.

### **Data Provider**

* Connects the scrolling text to an **external data source** for real-time updates.

### **Data Scrolling**

* Specifies **whether** and **how** the text will scroll through **live data**.

### **Flip**

* Allows **horizontal** or **vertical flipping** of the text.

### **Font**

* Sets the **font style, size, and color** of the scrolling text.

### **Identification**

* Assigns a **unique name** to the element within the page.

### **Play List**

* Defines the **text items** that will be displayed by the element.

### **Play List Options**

* Determines how the **text items** in the play list will be played.

### **Play List Separator**

* Specifies the **separator** that appears between scrolling text items.

### **Position**

* Sets the **exact position (X, Y coordinates)** of the scrolling text element.

### **Proof of Play**

* Enables **logging** to verify when and where the scrolling text was displayed.

### **Property Bindings**

* Allows **certain properties** to be controlled by an **external data source**.

### **Reflection**

* Applies a **reflection effect** to the scrolling text.

### **Rotation**

* Rotates the scrolling text to a **specific angle**.

### **Rules**

* Automates actions based on **predefined conditions**.

#### **Rules in Scrolling Text Elements**

Rules apply in **two ways**:

1. **Separate Scroll Item** – Controls individual text **font, color, and separator**.
2. **Scrolling Text Element** – Applies **borders, shadows, and effects** to the full scrolling text box.

### **Scroll Direction & Speed**

* Sets **scrolling direction** (**left, right, up, down**) and **speed**.

### **Scroll Options**

* Configures **how** text will scroll, including **pause behavior** and **looping**.

### **Size**

* Defines the **width and height** of the element.

### **Skew**

* Angles the scrolling text for a **distorted effect**.

### **Text Alignment**

* Sets **horizontal** and **vertical alignment** within the element.

### **Visibility**

* Determines if the element will be **visible during playback**.

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### **Remarks**

* This section **only** covers scrolling text-specific properties.
* For **general element properties**, refer to the **Page Element Properties section**.