How to Format and Edit Sheets

The Sefaria Sheet Editor allows users to create their own compilations of texts and media, such as music, images, or videos. These compilations are then saved within the Voices on Sefaria platform.

You can format your Sheets in multiple ways, including adding bolded or italicized text and choosing to display information as numbered or bulleted lists. You can also edit source texts, delete texts, and move texts around the Sheet to reorganize your work. 

Note: You must be logged into your Sefaria account to create or edit Sheets. Creating an account is free. 

>>> Learn how to create a Sefaria account

>>> Learn how to create a new Sheet

To format the text on your Sheet:

1. Using the cursor, select the text you would like to format to see the formatting tool bar.
2. Select your desired formatting option from among the provided options.

    

   When formatting original text, the options are:

   Bold

   Italics

   Underline

   Highlight

   Add Hyperlink

   Heading

   Numbered List

   Bulleted List

   When formatting a quoted source from the Sefaria Library, the options are:

   Bold

   Italics

   Underline

   Highlight

To edit source texts:

1.  Click on the source you'd like to edit or format. A grey frame will appear around the text, indicating you are now able to edit the text.
2. Edit the text.

3. To finish editing, click anywhere outside the text box.

    

To delete text, media, or any other element included in your Sheet:

1. Click on the white space around the source you'd like to delete.
2. Alternatively, select any original text on the Sheet using your cursor or place your cursor beside the original text you'd like to delete.
3. Click the Delete button on your keyboard.

   

To move sources within a Sheet: 

1. Click on any source you'd like to move to select it. 
2. Using your mouse or trackpad, drag and drop the source you've selected to your chosen location. 
3. Alternatively, use the Copy and Paste commands in your browser interface as you would in another text editing program (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs).

>>> Learn how to add sources from the Sefaria Library to a Sheet