How to Create a Button Press Effect in Storyline

In this tutorial, Nejc Žorga Dulmin shows you how to create a “button press” effect in Articulate Storyline using built-in animations. Rather than resizing directly, it uses grow and shrink emphasis animations triggered by button states to mimic a realistic click. This is a quick, practical way to add polish and micro-interactions to your eLearning projects.

Key takeaways:

• Use shrink + grow emphasis animations to simulate a press/release effect
• Trigger shrink on “down” state, grow on “not down” to cover all non-pressed states
• Adjust timing, easing, and add hover states for a smoother, more polished feel