Does anyone know if there is a way to change the icon on the Closed Caption button in Storyline 3? The client in which I am building for requires the closed caption button to display a CC, and the default button on the Storyline player is just an image of a Caption box.
I don't think it can be changed in the player but you could create a custom CC button on your slides (probably your slide master) and toggle the variable "Player.DisplayCaptions" to turn them on and off.
I think you're stuck with it. You would need to create your own CC button. You could always try adding the CC mark directly above it on the background. Maybe they would opt for that as a partial solution.
Having the option to swap the icon would be a nice feature.
You won't be able to add your own button into the player itself, but you could use a method such as James described to create a button on your slide that will toggle the captions on/off.
What is the feature enhancement request URL? I created customer training, and most of my customers are banks. They have been complaining that the CC button doesn't look like CC.
I've tried to put it on my master slide, but then the navigation UX is messed up as there is a random button on the slide instead of the player.
Did I see somewhere where someone posted a js method to put it as a link at the top left/right?
I agree. Can you tell me why Articulate decided to deviate from the accepted standard for the look of the closed caption button? In the interests of making navigation as intuitive as possible, it would seem like using the "CC" symbol would be the default choice.
As far as I know, all the button positions are in a "fixed" position. If you want a closed caption button in a certain place you would need to create your own. It also would need to be placed somewhere in the content area.
It might be nice feature if Storyline offered an alternate placement option, like all buttons centered in the middle of the slide. A client asked me about that one time.
Yes, I understand the CC button on the player area is locked; however, I was hoping that the actual captions might be moved around on the slide to account for graphics and texts on it.
While this one isn't currently on our immediate roadmap, we appreciate the feedback for a CC button and its importance. We promise to update you on any new developments!
I know there is going to be an update of the player soon that will include better accessibility. Do you know if it will address those issues, and when the update is scheduled to happen?
You're right, our team is hard at work building an accessible player! Based on the gravity of this project, we aren't sharing a timeline yet. The good news is that we are in Beta so we are receiving amazing feedback that will help us reach perfection with the accessible player! Thanks for checking in! You can always see what we are working on here.
As Lauren mentioned, because of the massive effort in getting the accessible player ready for rollout, we hesitate to share any specific timeline details. Our current plan is to begin releasing those features early next year. As we get closer to release, we'll keep folks posted on any shift in that timing. I hope that helps give you an idea of its priority!
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I don't think it can be changed in the player but you could create a custom CC button on your slides (probably your slide master) and toggle the variable "Player.DisplayCaptions" to turn them on and off.
Hope this helps.
I think you're stuck with it. You would need to create your own CC button. You could always try adding the CC mark directly above it on the background. Maybe they would opt for that as a partial solution.
Having the option to swap the icon would be a nice feature.
HELP!!! I want to place a button "cc" over the closed caption icon. There has to be a way????
how?
Hi Sharria,
You won't be able to add your own button into the player itself, but you could use a method such as James described to create a button on your slide that will toggle the captions on/off.
Let me know if you need anything else!
Hi Ashley,
What is the feature enhancement request URL? I created customer training, and most of my customers are banks. They have been complaining that the CC button doesn't look like CC.
I've tried to put it on my master slide, but then the navigation UX is messed up as there is a random button on the slide instead of the player.
Did I see somewhere where someone posted a js method to put it as a link at the top left/right?
I put this in as a feature request (https://articulate.com/support/contact/feature-request).
Feature Request #: 01352975
I agree. Can you tell me why Articulate decided to deviate from the accepted standard for the look of the closed caption button? In the interests of making navigation as intuitive as possible, it would seem like using the "CC" symbol would be the default choice.
Hi Miriam,
Thanks so much for that honest feedback, and I appreciate the insight you've shared here. I've pass all of this along to my team.
I did want to mention that the closed caption button in the Modern Player uses the standard "CC" symbol.
Oh that’s good to know - thanks!
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Is there a way to move where the closed caption box appears on the slide?
Is there a way to move where the closed caption box appears on the slide?
As far as I know, all the button positions are in a "fixed" position. If you want a closed caption button in a certain place you would need to create your own. It also would need to be placed somewhere in the content area.
It might be nice feature if Storyline offered an alternate placement option, like all buttons centered in the middle of the slide. A client asked me about that one time.
Yes, I understand the CC button on the player area is locked; however, I was hoping that the actual captions might be moved around on the slide to account for graphics and texts on it.
There is no option to specify the position of the caption box.
In the Modern Player it says CC
Our brand standard calls for the use of the Classic player, but I have a stakeholder that want the button to say CC. Why is this not an option?
Will this ever be released as an update for SL3? Seems like a pretty standard option to have a CC button look like the industry standard CC button.
Hi there, Rob!
While this one isn't currently on our immediate roadmap, we appreciate the feedback for a CC button and its importance. We promise to update you on any new developments!
Katie - the ability to move the actual closed caption text box on the slide would also be helpful!
I'm on Reddit too much. Went to go upvote your comment.
Hi Katie,
We are stuck using the Classic player because of the accessibility issues outlined in this discussion:
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/accessibility-issues-87c09401-055a-461f-b4e3-5fac6772ab84
I know there is going to be an update of the player soon that will include better accessibility. Do you know if it will address those issues, and when the update is scheduled to happen?
Hello Mark!
You're right, our team is hard at work building an accessible player! Based on the gravity of this project, we aren't sharing a timeline yet. The good news is that we are in Beta so we are receiving amazing feedback that will help us reach perfection with the accessible player! Thanks for checking in! You can always see what we are working on here.
Hi Lauren,
I understand not wanting to give specific delivery dates, but can you let us know if it the play update is going to happen in the next 6 months?
Hi Mark,
As Lauren mentioned, because of the massive effort in getting the accessible player ready for rollout, we hesitate to share any specific timeline details. Our current plan is to begin releasing those features early next year. As we get closer to release, we'll keep folks posted on any shift in that timing. I hope that helps give you an idea of its priority!