Tessa Davis
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NHS Consultant Interview Coach | Doctor | Helping People To Secure Their Dream Job
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Joined October 2011
From prep to job placement - every step counts. Honored to have played a role in Hossam's achievement. Here's to more success stories!
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10 amazing websites that cost you nothing, but will save you hundreds of hours of your life:.
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The most powerful email app:. Gmail. But most of us aren't using it to its full potential. Here are 7 tips that’ll save you hundreds of hours of your life:.
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The most powerful feature that Twitter has:. Advanced search. Until recently I hadn't even heard of it, but now I use it all the time. Here are 6 twitter advanced search features that will revolutionise the way you search for what to read: 🧵👇.
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1.2 billion people use Microsoft Word. Most of us think we know it inside out. But we don't. Here are 8 Microsoft Word tips you'll wish you already knew:.
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10 must-know Japanese concepts that will improve your life:.
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The world's most popular browser:. Google Chrome. Unfortunately it sucks your computer memory and slows it to a crawl. Here are 7 simple ways to speed up Chrome:.
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Over 6 million people died from COVID. Do we now have a new virus to worry about?. Monkeypox is here. I've spent that last 24 hours scouring websites, journal articles, and expert analysis on it, so you don't have to:. 🧵👇
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10 mind-blowing AI websites you probably didn't know existed:.
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Of all the meeting platforms we've used over the last 2 years, Zoom is the one I love most. Most of us think we know Zoom inside out. But we don't. Here are 7 Zoom hacks you probably haven't heard of, but you'll be glad you now know. 🧵👇.
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More than 25 million people use Google Docs. But most of us still don't know its best features. Here are 11 Google Docs tips that'll save you 100s of hours of your life:.
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The world's most popular phone:. The iPhone. Most of us think we know ours inside out. But we don't. Here are 16 tips for the new iOS 16 that will make you love your iPhone even more:.
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Poorly designed slides can destroy your presentation. Here are 9 must follow rules to create slides that pop and keep your audience engaged:🧵👇.
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The TL;DR of how you can search:. • from:twittername.• keyword1 OR keyword2.• min_faves:2000.• min_retweets:2000.• filter:links.• filter:images.• until:YYYY-MM-DD.• since:YYYY-MM-DD.• near:location within:15mi.
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#2: Edit your PDFs online with Sejda. Can't face using Adobe Acrobat?. does it all for you for free. Simply upload your pdf + make changes right away.
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#1: Remove the background from your photo with LunaPic. Free, simple to use, no sign up required. • Upload your picture.• Choose 'background removal tool'.• Choose the right tool for your pic.• Download. That's it.
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Most people suck at presenting data. Instead of telling a story they throw numbers at the audience. Here are 7 crucial tips to present your data effectively:.
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#1: Oubaitori. Never compare yourself. Everyone blossoms in their own time in different ways. Don't judge yourself by someone else's path.
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#1: Undo that email you just sent. Ever had that sinking feeling right after you press send?. Undo it before disaster strikes:. • Setting icon (top right).• Settings>General.• Toggle on 'undo send'.• Choose 30 secs. Next time you send an email the ‘undo’ button will appear.
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#9: Get a random email address with 10 Minute Mail. Sometimes you need an email address to subscribe/purchase but don't want to use your real email. Use • Copy the address.• Extend the time if needed.• At the end, it'll be gone. No more inbox spam.
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#3: Animate your photos with My Heritage Nostalgia. Have an old photo of a family member you never met?. Bring them back to life with this:. • Sign up on the site (free).• Upload your photo.• It automatically animates them. True nostalgia (+ handy for presentations).
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Most PowerPoint presentations suck. But yours doesn't have to be one of them. Here are 10 simple rules to 10x your next presentation:.
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#2: Kaizen. Continuously improve. Constantly strive to improve across all areas of your life. Small changes accumulate and make all the difference.
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The world’s most popular browser:. Google Chrome. But most of us aren't using it to its full potential. Here are 10 simple Chrome tips that will blow your mind:.
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#3: Wabi-sabi. Embrace imperfection. Nothing lasts, nothing is complete. Accept your own flaws and those of others. Find beauty in imperfection.
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#1: Convert a pdf into Word. Frustrated by not being able to edit a pdf?. Open it in Word + suddenly it's editable. • File>Open.• Select the pdf.• It'll convert it to Word.• Edit the text freely. This even works with an image.
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Most people suck at running meetings. They run over time, the same people talk, + nothing gets decided. Here are 10 simple steps to run effective meetings:.
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#5: Want to show slides but maintain the connection with the audience?. We need to be able to see each other to build connection with our audience. Click:.• Share screen.• Advanced.• Slides as virtual background. Adjust your position + size on screen in front of your slides.
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#8: Create illustrations + tell stories with Blush. Add illustrated drawings to your presentations or website with • Choose one you like.• Click edit.• Customize the parts you want.• Download it. Now you have your own designs to brighten your slides.
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1. Find tweets from a particular person. Want to see what @Liz_ORiordan's been tweeting about?. Just type in the search bar:. from:Liz_ORiordan. Want to see tweets to @LondonAllergy?. to:londonallergy. Combine these to see their interactions:. from:Liz_ORiordan to:londonallergy
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#5: Spice up your presentations with video from Pexels. We all uses images in our presentations. But videos are the next level to keep your audience engaged. • Go to • Choose a video.• Download it. Free to use (attribution appreciated).
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#4: Design your profile pic with Profile Pic Maker. A free + simple way to design an eye-catching profile pic. • Upload your picture.• Adjust the size.• Choose a background.• Download it (+ a matching banner). Now you've got a profile pic to use wherever you need it.
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#6: Compare two documents with Diff Checker. Got sent a revised pdf with no changes tracked?. Check them with You can also compare:. • Text.• Images.• Spreadsheet
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#7: Ikigai. Know your reason for being. Define the reason you get up in the morning. Make it something you are good at, passionate about, and that the world needs. THIS is meaning.
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Medics working with Letby:. • Raised concerns in Month 1.• Conducted an internal review.• Flagged it to bosses repeatedly. NHS Management:. • Ignored them.• Made them apologise.• Threatened them with the GMC.• Offered her a new job + a funded Masters. We need to listen.
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#2: Send your email later. Want to make it look like you’re at your desk at 0800?. Now you can do exactly that:. • Click the down arrow next to ‘Send’.• Choose ‘Schedule Send’.• Pick the date + time you want. Sit back + relax.
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10 books that taught me more about life + death than I learned in 6 years of medical school:.
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#5: Gaman. Have dignity during duress. Hard times need to be met with emotional maturity and self-control. We need patience, perseverance, + tolerance.
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Before we get started, you might be wondering why you need advanced search?. Your main feed just shows what's being posted NOW. But there's absolute gold in the old tweets from experts you love + big accounts you follow. Lots of learning just waiting there for us. Here's how:.
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I've run over 30 events, coached over 300 speakers, and delivered 100s of presentations myself. Use these 7 tips to make your presentations shine every single time.
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#4: Mottainai. Don't be wasteful. Everything deserves respect and gratitude. Recognize the value in what's around you and don't waste it.
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#8: Shikita ga nai. Accept and let go. Some things simply aren't within our control. Accept what you cannot change, and move on.
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#6: Yuugen. Appreciate mysterious beauty. Often we FEEL the beauty in an object without it being stunning to look at. Discover subtle beauty beyond aesthetics. Experience something words cannot describe.
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#9: Kintsugi. Repair cracks with gold. Imperfections are a thing of beauty. The journeys we all take are golden. Our flaws are embellishments that make us more beautiful.
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#10: Omoiyari. Show consideration for others. Life is better when we care for others. Be thoughtful. Build compassion.
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#10: Check for data breaches with Have I Been Pwned?. Have any of your login details been leaked?. Check • Enter your email address.• Find any data breaches.• Scroll down to check what the nature of them.• Change these passwords
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10 incredible websites that will transform your next presentation (and cost you nothing):.
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3. Find tweets that are popular. You can set a minimum number of retweets, faves, or replies:. min_retweets: x.min_faves: x.min_replies: x. @OrthopodReg has been paving the way for culture change, but what if we want his most popular tweets?. from:orthopodreg min_faves:1000
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2. Find tweets on a specific topic. Keywords will keep your search results on topic. Want to find what @kathevans2 has been saying about vaccinations?. from:kathevans2 vaccinations. But what if you want to exclude tweets about measles?. Just add - to the search term:. -measles
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That's it!. If you enjoyed this then:. 1. Follow me at @TessaRDavis . 2. Retweet the first tweet of this thread:.
The most powerful feature that Twitter has:. Advanced search. Until recently I hadn't even heard of it, but now I use it all the time. Here are 6 twitter advanced search features that will revolutionise the way you search for what to read: 🧵👇.
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#3: Prep your replies. Sick of typing out the same replies again + again?. You don’t have to. • Enable first in Settings>Advanced>Enable templates.• Draft your email.• Click the 3 dots.• Save as template. Next time, use that template to save yourself time.
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5. Find tweets from a particular time period. Add a date filter:. since:.until:. Do you remember @doc_bipolar sharing about her new blog but can't find the link?. from:doc_biopolar since:2022-03-01 until:2022-04-08 filter:links. Remember to use the format YYYY-MM-DD
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11 incredible (free) websites that will save you hundreds of hours of your life:.
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Top picks for software to design your slides:. For slide templates: @slidescarnival.For slide design: @canva.For colors: @coolors_co.For images: @pixabay.For fonts: @typewolf .For icons: @flaticon.
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#7: Find symbols + emojis with Copy Paste Character. Want to add an emoji or a symbol to your tweet but not sure how?. Go to • Choose one.• Copy it 🐞.• Paste it into your tweet (or wherever you want it). Easy access to hundreds of symbols.
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If you enjoyed this thread, please:. 1. Subscribe to my newsletter: 2. Retweet the first tweet of the thread:.
10 amazing websites that cost you nothing, but will save you hundreds of hours of your life:.
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10 free design tools you'll wish you knew about sooner:.
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4. Filter by a specific type of tweet. Sometimes you might want only tweets with images or links in them:. filter:links.filter: images.filter:media. Want to find that graphic by @DrLindaDykes on DNACPR?. from:drlindadykes dnacpr filter:images
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6. Find tweets by location. Add a city and a distance if you want local info. near:X within:10mi. If you want to hear more from Glaswegians then you just add the location tag into the search. near:Glasgow wellington
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Need icons? Use @flaticon.Need Q+As? Use @Slidoapp.Need quizzes? Use @Kahoot.Need images? Use @pixabay.Need polls? Use @Mentimeter.Need a transcript? Use @otter_ai.Need to prerecord? Use @clipchamp.Need templates? Use @SlidesCarnival. 10x your next presentation.
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#1: Create a new document from your browser. In your Chrome browser and want to start a new Google Doc?. No need to navigate to your Google Drive and create a new doc from scratch. Just type into the search box. And a new Google Doc will open. Simple.
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#4: Search for messages. Need to find an old message?. The search function makes this easy. Type into the search box:. • from:x or to:x for the person.• after:x or before:x for the date.• size:x for large emails.• has:attachment. Combine the terms to fine tune your search.
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At med school the focus is on science - biology, physics, biochemistry. The more I work in healthcare the more I realise that the subjects we really need to learn are anthropology, psychology, and philosophy. Medicine is an art.
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If we use it right, Microsoft Teams can work wonderfully for online meetings. But most of us aren't using it to its full potential. Instead - we hate it. Here are 10 Teams features you probably knew nothing about, but will make your life easier. 🧵👇.
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The world's most valuable skill: . Communicating effectively. Messing this up could ruin your career. Here are 7 communication frameworks to help you sail through those difficult conversations:.
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#1: Edit out parts of photos with Magic Eraser. Have a great photo but with something annoying in the background?. Remove it easily:. • Upload the photo.• Select the part you don't want.• Press 'erase'. And boom. It's gone.
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A mind-blowing slide deck will accelerate your career. But a dull presentation will hold you back. Here are 10 dead-simple ways to improve your slides today:.
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#4: Remove all distractions. Find the white space overwhelming?. Use focus mode to remove all the noise. • View tab>Focus.• Change the background color. Now it's just you and your document.
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In 1985 the Gillick judgment laid out how young people in the UK can consent to treatment without parental agreement. 12-15 year olds can now have the COVID vaccine. They can consent even if the parents refuse. These 5 points will help you understand Gillick competence: 🧵👇.
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Professionals: . If your resume doesn't sell your skills, you won't get an interview. Write a resume that makes people want to talk to you. I've put together a list of >400 action words you can use in yours. Like + comment 'resume' and I'll DM it to you. (must be following).
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#7: Snooze an email. Have an email that you don’t need to deal with now?. Set a reminder for later:. • Click on the clock icon on the right.• Choose how long you want to snooze the email. It’ll appear back in your inbox on that date.
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#8: Cut + paste multiple items. We all know how to cut + paste. But you can store multiple snippets of cut text at once. • Highlight the text and press ctrl/cmd + F3.• Repeat several times.• Press ctrl/cmd + shift + F3. Now all the copied snippets can be pasted together.
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#5: Ignore those annoying conversations. In an email thread where everyone keeps using ‘reply all’?. Mute it to stop it distracting you:. • Open the email.• Click the 3 dots at the top.• Click mute. Future replies will be archived (but you can still find them if needed).
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More than 100 million people use Canva. But most people barely know what it's capable of. Here are 11 Canva tricks you'll wish you already knew:.
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#2: Start typing anywhere on the page. You don't need to start at the very top line. • Move your cursor to wherever you want to write.• Double click on that spot. Now you can start typing in the middle of a page.
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#3. Sort a list into alphabetical order. Have a random list that you need put in the right order?. • Select the text.• Click the sort icon in the home tab.• Choose to sort text in ascending order. Do the same with numbers or dates. No need to dive into Excel.
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#5: Use shortcuts. Shortcuts save you hours of your life. Here's a few you'll wish you knew:. • cmd/ctrl + enter - inserts page brea.• cmd/ctrl + f - opens the find tab.• type * + a space - start a bulleted list.• shft + F3 - change to lower case. Save yourself time.
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The single trait that holds most of us back:. Overthinking. 10 cognitive biases you need to know so you can think clearly:.
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If you enjoyed this thread then:. 1. Subscribe to my newsletter:. 2. Jump up to the first tweet in the thread and RT it:.
10 must-know Japanese concepts that will improve your life:.
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Bronchiolitis is everywhere. Most of us find it pretty easy to identify infants with severe bronchiolitis. What's harder is working out which infants with bronchiolitis are safe to send home, and which need to stay. Here are my 5 top tips on managing bronchiolitis well: 🧵👇.
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#7: Add placeholder text. Sometimes you just need to a fill space with dummy text. =lorem (P,L).=rand (P,L). (where P is the number of paras and L is the number of lines). • 'lorem' gives you lorem ipsum text.• 'rand' gives you random sentences from Word help files
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We now have cases in the UK, Portugal, and Spain. There are currently 36 cases across these three countries. We knew person-to-person to transmission was rare, but do these new cases change things?.
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#6: Use shortcuts. Instead of moving around your desktop, save yourself time by using keyboard shortcuts. Add a cc, format text, insert links + more. • Settings.• All settings>General.• Keyboard shortcuts - on. Learn your favourite shortcuts.
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If you enjoyed this thread, jump to the first tweet in the thread and retweet it:.
The most powerful email app:. Gmail. But most of us aren't using it to its full potential. Here are 7 tips that’ll save you hundreds of hours of your life:.
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#1: Want to share something from your iPhone?. Sometimes we have a a webpage, or a document on our phone not our computer. Click:.• Share screen.• iPhone/iPad via AirPlay.• Follow the instructions to mirror screen. Now you can share your mobile screen with the audience.
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#6: Add citations. Adding citations manually is painful. Instead, do it quickly in Word. • References tab > 'insert citations'.• Add the details.• It'll appear in your doc. Next time just click 'citations', and choose that same one again. Simple.
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#7: Need to drown out the neighbours?. When there's building work going on in your street. it can be distracting for everyone else in your meeting. Zoom has an option to suppress background noise. • Audio setting.• Suppress background noise.• Adjust to the level needed
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#2: Need to turn off your camera and mic quickly?. If the doorbell rings and you need to duck out, rather than fumbling with the mouse. use shortcuts. Camera:.• Cmd + Shft + V (Mac).• Alt + V (Windows). Mic:.• Cmd + Shft + A (Mac).• Alt + A (Windows). Quick and easy.
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#2: Create images from words with Craiyon. Want to illustrate your idea?. Type in any words to describe what you want:. • Describe actions.• Combine items.• Create images in a particular style. And it'll produce an image to match. Sounds crazy. it is
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