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How do I change my default font size and/or color?

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I am a pretty detail-oriented person… Wait, what am I saying? I’m actually a bit of a perfectionist! Consistency in e-Learning development, for me, is fairly important. I LOVE when people in class ask, “How do I change my default font size and/or color?” because that means I may not be alone! Design Themes In the first day of training, we talk about Theme Colors in Storyline 360 and maintaining color consistency. By setting up your theme beforehand, you can ensure that each object you create can begin with the

Can I Add a Downloadable Document into a Rise Course?

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BLOG UPDATE!! Because Rise is updated quite frequently, new features are being added all of the time. Since this BLOG was written in January of 2017 a new feature has been added that allows you to add a file as an attachment.  Therefore the steps below (while they still work) are no longer needed.  Just add the “File Attachment Block” in Rise and you are all set. Happy 2017! Cheers to a new year and to the new Articulate 360! Since the release of 360, we’ve received a number of

What Should I Include on My e-Learning Design and Development Checklist?

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As we move through Storyline training covering the various settings and features of the tool, I’ll often mention, “You might want to add this item to your QA checklist.” Many students have inquired about what is involved with creating such a list. Let’s discuss the benefits of using a checklist before passing your project on for either internal or customer review, and then some tips and best practices for compiling your own. Why the Need for a Checklist? Think about the last time you sent a course for QA (Quality

How Can I Use a Slider as a Progress Meter?

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Many developers find themselves in need of a progress meter to show a learner how much is left to be completed in an e-learning module. There are several ways to achieve this in your course. One way is to show the learner how much of the overall course they have completed, which would use a percent-completed approach rather than a slide-number approach. A slider is a great visual for the learner to see how much is left in the course. The slider also has built-in points, keeping us from having

How Can I Utilize a Picture-in-Picture Video to Create a Dynamic Walkthrough of My Course Material?

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Recently, one of my students asked me about using a picture-in-picture video to create a narrated walk-through of a particular topic. She was curious as to whether she should use Replay or if she should use Storyline 2. It really depends on what kind of functionality you want your “tour” to have. After experimenting with several methods, the following should provide some good guidelines. Replay or Storyline 2? The big question to ask is whether  you need the learner to see step-by-step slides or whether a simple video walk-through will