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Step-by-step guides for getting the most out of Plonk.
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Creating your first seating plan
- Go to plonkplans.com.au and click "Try free →"
- Choose a classroom layout that matches your room
- Type your class name and teacher name
- Paste or type your student names into the roster panel on the right
- Drag students from the roster into seats — or tap on mobile
- Click "Export" to download your plan
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Saving and reloading plans
- Create a free account (email or Google — takes 30 seconds)
- Your plan saves automatically as you work
- Access saved plans from the Dashboard (top of the builder)
- Free accounts can save 1 class; Pro accounts can save unlimited classes
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Exporting your plan
- Click the "Export" button in the builder toolbar
- Choose your format: PDF (print-ready) or PNG (image)
- Sign in if prompted — exports require an account
- Each export uses 1 credit. New free accounts get 10 credits on sign-up
- Buy more credits from the export window, or upgrade to Pro for unlimited exports
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Using Plonk on mobile
- Open plonkplans.com.au in Safari or Chrome on your phone
- Tap a student name in the Students list (bottom drawer)
- Tap an empty seat to place them
- Tap a filled seat to move or swap students
- Use the ⋯ menu at the top for settings and export
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