I understand that the default font can be changed by accessing the Design tab and choosing a new font as the default. However, I'm unable to change the default FONT SIZE, is it possible to make a global change to the font size? Also, what or how will this changes affect?
I have not seen a setting to change the size; however, I just use the "Set as default" option on the right-click menu for objects. For example, I'll add a text box to a screen and format it to be the font & size I want all my text boxes to be. Then simply right-click the text box and select "Set as Default Text Box". Now anytime you add a text box in your story file, it will be formatted the same. This works for any object (shapes, captions, etc).
I do not see a "Set as default" option in the right-click drop down of a text box in Storyline. Not being able to set a default text size is a serious problem. I have to resize EVERY text box I make. The format painter also does not seem to deal with text size formatting.
Just wanting to make sure that you're right-clicking on the border of the "box" itself and not the text in the box. If you right-click on the text, you're not going to see that option.
Here's what it should look like:
Let us know if you're still not seeing this option in the menu.
Thanks guys for the clarification regarding the BORDER of the text box as opposed to the text itself in setting a default font size. I wasn't seeing this default text option; NOW I SEE
Apparently, this doesn't apply to tables. Every time I insert a table the default font size is 18.5 (I have a custom slide size). I have to change it to 14px every time - super annoying.
Thank you for reaching out! Your post reminded me of this similar discussion that covers how Storyline calculates font size when the slide size changes.
A few ideas in the meantime!
You could quickly increase the table font size with the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+>
If you need to create courses with a custom design, I recommend saving the Storyline project as a template: Using Custom Templates
Use slide masters to set the default themes, colors, fonts, text, and objects for slides throughout the course: Using Slide Masters
Hello, I am on SL 360 and I don't see that option to change my font default size. I did right click on the text box not the text itself. Am I missing something? Thanks!
Somewhat embarrassing, but I think I've figured out the issue. I was trying to set a text box as default after I'd set the font size I wanted, but before I'd added any text. Once I'd added text, the option appeared, which makes some sense. I see from Joselina's screenshot that they were doing the same thing.
If you are working from a template in PowerPoint, and import the slides to Storyline, it will recognize the text box as a shape and does not give you the option to Set as Default Text Box.
I found that if you choose insert > text box on a blank slide in PowerPoint, then it should behave the same way when imported to Storyline. You can also insert a new text box in Storyline, copy and paste the content into your new text box, and then Set as Default Text Box.
I hope this helps! Please feel free to share any requests with our team in the form of a feature request. You can stay up to date on what we're working on by viewing the feature roadmap!
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I have not seen a setting to change the size; however, I just use the "Set as default" option on the right-click menu for objects. For example, I'll add a text box to a screen and format it to be the font & size I want all my text boxes to be. Then simply right-click the text box and select "Set as Default Text Box". Now anytime you add a text box in your story file, it will be formatted the same. This works for any object (shapes, captions, etc).
Thank you Jamie for that great tip.
ditto!
double ditto!!!!
I do not see a "Set as default" option in the right-click drop down of a text box in Storyline. Not being able to set a default text size is a serious problem. I have to resize EVERY text box I make. The format painter also does not seem to deal with text size formatting.
Hi there Bruce,
Just wanting to make sure that you're right-clicking on the border of the "box" itself and not the text in the box. If you right-click on the text, you're not going to see that option.
Here's what it should look like:
Let us know if you're still not seeing this option in the menu.
Thanks!
Yes, this works. Thank you!
Wonderful, glad to hear it!
I completed building a quiz in Question Bank and would now like to change the font size on all the slides at once in the bank. Is this possible?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Frank,
You can change the font, color, and size of the questions in the quiz bank by making updates to the Master slide for a question.
Thanks guys for the clarification regarding the BORDER of the text box as opposed to the text itself in setting a default font size. I wasn't seeing this default text option; NOW I SEE
Thanks
Apparently, this doesn't apply to tables. Every time I insert a table the default font size is 18.5 (I have a custom slide size). I have to change it to 14px every time - super annoying.
Hi there, Bill!
Thank you for reaching out! Your post reminded me of this similar discussion that covers how Storyline calculates font size when the slide size changes.
A few ideas in the meantime!
Hello, I am on SL 360 and I don't see that option to change my font default size. I did right click on the text box not the text itself. Am I missing something? Thanks!
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I have the exact same problem as Joselina. I've tried this trick in both the Slide Master view and the regular view, with the same results.
Somewhat embarrassing, but I think I've figured out the issue. I was trying to set a text box as default after I'd set the font size I wanted, but before I'd added any text. Once I'd added text, the option appeared, which makes some sense. I see from Joselina's screenshot that they were doing the same thing.
Sweet, and thanks for the screenshots.
I'm glad that this older conversation was able to help you as well, Sheri. I appreciate you popping in to share and welcome to E-Learning Heroes. 😊
This doesn't work on text boxes imported in from PowerPoint, I've just discovered. Is this something that can be fixed? :)
Hi Alan,
Thank you for reaching out! I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue. When importing Powerpoint slides into Storyline 360, most features are supported, but some are not. Here are some tips to help you troubleshoot!
If you are working from a template in PowerPoint, and import the slides to Storyline, it will recognize the text box as a shape and does not give you the option to Set as Default Text Box.
I found that if you choose insert > text box on a blank slide in PowerPoint, then it should behave the same way when imported to Storyline. You can also insert a new text box in Storyline, copy and paste the content into your new text box, and then Set as Default Text Box.
I hope this helps! Please feel free to share any requests with our team in the form of a feature request. You can stay up to date on what we're working on by viewing the feature roadmap!