At Articulate, community members like you are at the heart of everything we build. Over the past quarter, we've had so many great conversations with you about the features that would make the biggest difference in your workflow.
Whether it was in the forums, at one of our Articuland Tour stops, during beta testing, or any other touch point in between, your feedback drives us to keep innovating. That's why we’re beyond excited to roll out the latest Rise, Reach, and Localization features.
Read on to get a closer look at what’s new and join us for a webinar with David Anderson on October 21st at 11 a.m. E.T. to see these updates in action: Register for the Q3 2025 What’s New webinar.
Rise
This quarter, Rise is the star of the show with five powerful new features. We’ve included the highlights below, but if you’d like to check out the full list, head over to the Rise Version History.
AI Course Drafts
Starting a course from scratch can feel overwhelming. With AI Course Drafts, you don’t have to feel that way. Save yourself time and effort by uploading a source document or starting with a prompt.
From there, Rise will ask follow-up questions about the audience, tone, learning objectives, and more to better understand your project. You can fill in as much or as little as you want, and Rise will generate a complete first draft on any topic—complete with interactivity and knowledge checks.
This step-by-step approach helps AI Assistant generate a higher-quality first draft, so you spend less time reviewing and refining afterward.
Want to learn more? Read this article: AI Assistant in Rise 360: AI Course Drafts
Custom Block
Can’t find the perfect block for your course? Now, you’ll never face that roadblock again. With the new Custom Block feature, you can take control of your course design by starting with a blank canvas or customizing one of the expertly designed templates. Simply drag, drop, and arrange course elements like text, media, and shapes to create unique layouts—without ever leaving Rise. It’s that easy! With more customization options than ever, this is truly your course, your way.
Want more details? Read this article: Rise 360: Create Custom Blocks
Code Block
Tailoring your courses to specific learning needs just got easier. With this new feature, you can code any interaction imaginable—directly in Rise. Simply choose the Code Block option, enter or upload your custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript code, and ta-da! You added a totally custom interaction into your Rise course.
Dig into the details in this article: Rise 360: How to Use Code Block
Authoring Customization Enhancements
Want more customization options? You’ve got it! Now you have even more control over important details like font sizes, button alignment, numbering, and more, so you can achieve the exact look you're going for. You can find all these new customization enhancements in your block settings.
Get the full scoop here: Rise 360 Version History
Localization
To drive real results globally, there’s nothing more important than empowering learners with training that speaks their language. That’s why we’ve continued to innovate, learn, and iterate since we launched Articulate Localization. Check out the Localization Version History to see other improvements.
Multiple Glossaries
For admins working with multiple teams, brands, or programs, having only one glossary of translated terms doesn't cut it. Luckily, with this new feature, admins can upload multiple glossaries directly to the account dashboard. Then, when you translate a course, simply select the appropriate glossary to apply from the drop-down menu.
Finally, there’s an easy way to ensure that specialized terms are always translated correctly, no matter how many different teams you're creating courses for. What a relief!
Read more in this article: Articulate Localization: Using Translation Glossaries
Course Updates in Review
If you've updated a localized course, you know how challenging it can be to get the new content reviewed and approved. Having to manually point out content changes to validators isn’t ideal and can slow down the review process for everyone. Now, validators can skip straight to new or updated translations with a guided workflow. What a timesaver!
This article breaks down how it works: Articulate Localization: Translating Updates to Your Course
Translate More Languages
More languages? Avec plaisir! This quarter, we’re dropping 10+ new language options so you can expand the impact of your training. Simply navigate to the language dropdown menu to translate your course in the language you need.
Check out all the new languages in this article: Articulate Localization: Overview
Reach
Distributing training quickly can be a challenge —unless you have Reach. With Reach, it's easy to publish, share, and track learner progress without the LMS headaches. Read on to learn more about our newest features in Reach. Check out the Reach Version History to see other improvements.
Custom Email Domains
Sick of Reach notifications ending up in learners' spam folders? Don’t worry—we’ve got a fix! You can now customize the “send from” email domain so your email client—and your learners—recognize the importance of those messages. Simply head to the manage tab in Reach, choose the option to use your own email domain, and set your custom email domain there. Done and done!
Check out this article for a closer look: Reach 360: Modify Custom Domain Settings
Wrap-Up
Releasing these highly requested features has us feeling pumped for what you’ll create! Which ones are you most excited to try out? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Feeling creative? You can inspire other course creators by showing them how you’re using these new features on the Share Examples page. We can’t wait to see what you create!
And if you have ideas for new features, we’d love to hear them! Head over to the Suggest Ideas page to share your thoughts. We’re always looking for ways to improve.
