I am trying to add annotations to a slide, but when I press "start annotations" it automatically switches to "stop annotations" in about 2 seconds by itself - I can 't possibly add the 6 or 7 annotations I need that fast. I've tried to see if there is a way to re-set the timing, but can't find anything - can anyone help?
Do you have audio loaded to the slide? if not, there is a default timing for a slide to display built in for like 2-3 seconds which you can change by doing the following:
From the Articulate ribbon, select Presentation Options.
Select the Publish tab.
The first item listed under Publish Options is what you need to change by increasing the number of seconds.
Shawnda - thank you for your input - I did make the change you suggested - it had been set at 5 seconds and I changed it to 10, but it didn't make any difference, unfortunately.
Phil - I don't have any audio or animation on this slide at this point.
I'd recommend sending us your files so our support engineers can take a closer look. If you'd like to do that, please create an Articulate Presenter package, then upload the zip file to our server. You can review how to do this here:
Please be sure to include a description of your issue, your version of PowerPoint, version of Windows and version of Presenter '09, which you can find in Help and Support -> About Articulate Presenter. Please also include the URL for this thread so I can follow up with you personally in the forums. And feel free to come back and leave your case number here so I can keep a close eye on it. Thanks!
I am also interested in the resolution to Laura's annotation/time-out problem as listed above. I have the same problem. I don't really have any file to send. I'm a brand-new user and was trying out the program. I tried changing the number of sections per the earlier instruction, but that did not work for me either.
You can record annotations if a slide does not contain any audio. Here are some ways to do this: 1. Click on the Articulate menu 2. Click on Presentation Options 3. Select the Publish tab 4. For the section that says "slides without audio or animation", adjust the time as needed. 5. Click OK.
As an alternative, you can record your annotations by using this method.
1. Click on the Articulate menu 2. Click Sync Animations 3. In the middle and top of the window, you will have the same annotation buttons. Just click Start Sync and record the annotations as your normally would.
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do ypu have any on click animations on the slide?
Hi Laura,
Do you have audio loaded to the slide? if not, there is a default timing for a slide to display built in for like 2-3 seconds which you can change by doing the following:
Changing the setting may resolve your issue.
Hope this helps!
Shawnda - thank you for your input - I did make the change you suggested - it had been set at 5 seconds and I changed it to 10, but it didn't make any difference, unfortunately.
Phil - I don't have any audio or animation on this slide at this point.
thank you both - any other thoughts/ideas?
Hi Laura,
I'd recommend sending us your files so our support engineers can take a closer look. If you'd like to do that, please create an Articulate Presenter package, then upload the zip file to our server. You can review how to do this here:
Send to Articulate Presenter Package – Articulate Presenter ’09 Help
Upload the resulting zip file from your computer to our server using this upload form:
Articulate Support - Upload Your Files for Review
Please be sure to include a description of your issue, your version of PowerPoint, version of Windows and version of Presenter '09, which you can find in Help and Support -> About Articulate Presenter. Please also include the URL for this thread so I can follow up with you personally in the forums. And feel free to come back and leave your case number here so I can keep a close eye on it. Thanks!
laura,
was there a solution to your annotation problem?
armando
Hi Armando, and welcome to Heroes!
If you'd like to submit your own case, our support team will be happy to help you on an individual basis. You can do that here. Thanks!
I am also interested in the resolution to Laura's annotation/time-out problem as listed above. I have the same problem. I don't really have any file to send. I'm a brand-new user and was trying out the program. I tried changing the number of sections per the earlier instruction, but that did not work for me either.
Hi Karen, welcome to Heroes!
You can record annotations if a slide does not contain any audio. Here are some ways to do this:
1. Click on the Articulate menu
2. Click on Presentation Options
3. Select the Publish tab
4. For the section that says "slides without audio or animation", adjust the time as needed.
5. Click OK.
As an alternative, you can record your annotations by using this method.
1. Click on the Articulate menu
2. Click Sync Animations
3. In the middle and top of the window, you will have the same annotation buttons. Just click Start Sync and record the annotations as your normally would.
You can also insert a silent audio file into your presentation to record annotations.
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