Hi, I'm trying to copy a set of states from one object to another. The "Complete" state shows garbled (or Wingdings characters instead of text). What have I done wrong? See attached slide 1.3.
I see the issue but not sure what's causing the new state to swap the font from Articulate 14pt to Wingdings 2 36pt.
Copying a state of one object (with font) over to another object may be the *bug*, and I'd recommend submitting a bug report with just your slide 1.3.
Going forward, try this:
If you know you will have more of the same object on a slide. In this case, create three arrow shapes with the Normal text for each and align them where you want.
Add the various states you want to the first arrow object.
Instead of copying a state select the first arrow shape with all its states. Then double-click on the Format Painter button (Home tab > Clipboard block > on the Ribbon Toolbar). Your mouse pointer will change and simply click the remaining arrow shapes.
This will automatically copy/paste the states of the first object to all those you clicked with the Format Painter.
Finally, edit the states of each arrow shape independently to change the wording and/or styles.
Ok, that seemed to work. I did use format painter the first time but perhaps not in that order. I added my own symbol (checkmark). I remember adding a checkmark a different way but I forget now.
Also, I tried to make the %Name% on slide 1.2 layter "Learning Obj" but it doesn't work. I copied it from another .story file I created and have looked at it too many times. Can you go back to that file I posted and check for me. Thanks.
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Hi Daniela,
I see the issue but not sure what's causing the new state to swap the font from Articulate 14pt to Wingdings 2 36pt.
Copying a state of one object (with font) over to another object may be the *bug*, and I'd recommend submitting a bug report with just your slide 1.3.
Going forward, try this:
Hi Kevin, thanks for responding.
Ok, that seemed to work. I did use format painter the first time but perhaps not in that order. I added my own symbol (checkmark). I remember adding a checkmark a different way but I forget now.
Also, I tried to make the %Name% on slide 1.2 layter "Learning Obj" but it doesn't work. I copied it from another .story file I created and have looked at it too many times. Can you go back to that file I posted and check for me. Thanks.
OMG, I just figured it out. Sorry.
Just seeing this. Glad to hear you figured it out.
Thank you for sharing your update, Daniela, and delighted to hear you are all set! :)
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