# Name Tag

## Introduction @unplugged

Tell everyone who you are. Show you name on the LEDs.

![Name scrolling on the LEDs](/calliope/tutorials/02_nametag_animation.gif)

## Step 1 @fullscreen

Place the ``||basic:show string||`` block in the ``||basic:forever||`` block to repeat it. Change the text to your name.

```blocks
basic.forever(() => {
    basic.showString("Emma");
});
```

## Step 2 @fullscreen

Look at the simulator and make sure it shows your name on the screen.

![Name scrolling on the LEDs](/calliope/tutorials/02_nametag_animation.gif)

## Step 3 @fullscreen

Place more ``||basic:show string||`` blocks to create your own story.

```blocks
basic.forever(() => {
    basic.showString("Emma");
    basic.showString("<3<3<3");
})
```

## Step 4 @unplugged

If you have a @boardname@ connected, click ``|Download|`` to transfer your code and watch your name scroll!
