I'm trying to create a simple note-taking system in SL 360 that allows the user to enter notes in one location, then access the notes later (via lightbox). I'm using the Essay Question input because it has a built-in character limit option. However, the character limit is ignored when entering the text, and when displaying the value of the variable later. The character limit doesn't seem to be limiting text input at the point of entry, or truncating the user's input after the fact in any way.
What does the character limit actually do? How does it work? What am I missing?
You may have encountered a defect. Checkout this similar question raised about a month ago and feedback from just a few days ago. It sounds like the same issue you're having.
I'm sorry to hear you're running into this issue as well! Latoria's right here, this is a bug we have reported as of Update 36, so if you have that version or later, you'll run into this issue.
I've attached you to our report, so I'll be sure to jump back in here when we have any news to share on a fix.
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Hi Jason,
You may have encountered a defect. Checkout this similar question raised about a month ago and feedback from just a few days ago. It sounds like the same issue you're having.
Essay Question Limit
Hope this helps!
Hi Jason,
I'm sorry to hear you're running into this issue as well! Latoria's right here, this is a bug we have reported as of Update 36, so if you have that version or later, you'll run into this issue.
I've attached you to our report, so I'll be sure to jump back in here when we have any news to share on a fix.
Thanks, Latoria! I searched around for related threads, but didn't find this one. Much appreciated!
Thanks, I am having the same problem.
Im having the same problem too, I'll be waiting for this to be solved
Hi, everyone!
I have great news to share!
We just released another update for Storyline 360. In Update 53, we’ve included important fixes and new features.
One of the fixes we’ve included is:
Essay questions stopped enforcing the maximum number of characters specified by the author.
To take advantage of this update, launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer and click the Update button next to Storyline 360. You'll find our step-by-step instructions here.
Please let us know if you have any questions by posting here or directly reaching out to our Support Engineers.