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Create a live word cloud with Etkiva

Create a live word cloud in Turkish or English with Etkiva. Collect audience responses with a code or QR and display repeated words as larger bubbles for free.

WHAT IS ETKIVA?

Etkiva’s word cloud tool brings short audience responses to a question into one live display. Use your own prompts and answers, including Turkish characters. Bubbles are the default view; a word view is also available. Participants join without an account. The demo on this page uses example data and does not send responses to a real event.

  • Signup and current features are free
  • No participant accounts needed
  • Turkish and English interface
TRY IT FIRST

Watch responses become bubbles

Enter a short phrase in the phone preview and press “Try a response”. These example answers are not sent to a real event.

EXAMPLE DEMO · NOT A LIVE SESSION

Describe working together in one word

Word cloud: frequent responses appear larger and darker.together · 3 responsestogetherideas · 2 responsesideasdiscovery · 1 responsesdiscoverycuriosity · 1 responsescuriositylearning · 1 responseslearningtrust · 1 responsestrust
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Describe working together in one word

Up to 3 short phrases; at most 40 characters per phrase. Example: ideas, curiosity, trust.

How do I use this demo?
  1. Choose a question type from the tabs above. The results area shows aggregate responses, and the example phone has a response field.
  2. Enter up to 3 short phrases separated by commas in the phone: ideas, curiosity, trust. Press Try a response.
  3. Watch repeated phrases grow and become darker. Use Word view and Bubble view to inspect the same responses in two appearances.
  4. Use Reset demo to restore the example responses. Use Create your own event to prepare a separate event in your account.

This demo uses illustrative responses; entries here are not saved to your real event.

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GET STARTED IN FOUR STEPS

How do I create a live word cloud?

Detailed usage guide
  1. Log in to your Etkiva account and create an event with a word cloud slide.

  2. Write your prompt. Keep bubble view or select word view, and review the contribution settings.

  3. Save and start the event. Share its code, QR or participation link and open the word cloud slide.

  4. Display the cloud as responses arrive. Moderate when necessary, then review the report from your authorized account.

01

One topic and a brief instruction

Ask about one subject rather than requesting a paragraph. For example, “Describe today’s session in one word.” Avoid names, email addresses and sensitive data, and explain that visible answers may appear on the presentation screen. Word clouds suit short phrases; add an open question for detailed explanations.

02

Bubble and word views

In bubble view, each phrase occupies its own area and more frequent phrases appear larger. Word view presents the same responses in a text-led layout. Changing the view does not change the answers. Hiding results and locking responses are separate presentation controls.

03

Understand what repetition means

Capitalization and unnecessary spaces are normalized. Repeating a word within one submission counts once. Different expressions such as “idea” and “ideas” are not merged automatically. If multiple contributions are enabled, one person can send separate contributions; a larger bubble does not necessarily represent that many different people.

04

Discuss visible responses together

Hide inappropriate answers with the moderation controls. Point to prominent words and ask, “Why did you choose this word?” Include less frequent phrases in the discussion too. If the cloud is empty, check that the event has started, the correct slide is open, responses are unlocked and results are visible.

Three prompts you can use

Lesson starter

“Which word does this topic bring to mind?”

Team meeting

“What should we focus on most this week?”

Workshop reflection

“What one word will you remember from today?”

Check the scope before your session

Free access is subject to technical storage limits listed on the Free access page; these are not a concurrent performance guarantee. AI generation, enterprise SSO/SCIM, LMS grade syncing and official presentation add-ins are not active.

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YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Turkish characters?+

Yes. Questions and answers can contain Turkish characters. The interface offers Turkish and English; participant content is not automatically translated.

Is the word cloud tool free?+

Signup and the current Etkiva word cloud feature are free. Technical storage limits are listed on the Free access page. Hosts need an Etkiva account; participants do not.

What does the largest bubble represent?+

The most frequent visible phrases appear larger. This does not automatically indicate consensus or a count of distinct people. Multiple-contribution settings and moderation can affect the results you see.

Does the demo on this page save my answers?+

No. The demo only changes the example display on this page. To collect actual participant responses, create and start an event in your account.

Start with a flow

Prepare your first questions with original templates and educator resources.

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