I have a data entry field in a software simulation that I have created using screenshots. The user needs to type a value into the field in order to move on. I can't get the formatting (Arial 10.5 black) to stick. It always reverts back to the white Articulate font in size 18. I'm going nuts because I have tried everything, except for the right things. Please help.
I have seen a similar discussion in this thread, with a few community suggestions on how they were able to fix it. The most successful option seems to be from Greg at the very bottom.
I can't get this to work, the text entry goes in in the correct font size, but when the user sees the entry later in the course it has reverted back to Articulate 12
If you set a particular font/size within the data entry itself, that same font/size is not necessarily used when you call the variable again later in the course. You'd want to ensure that the font/size of the variable later in the course is formatted as you'd like - and if you'd want it to be the same as when you entered the text variable, you'll need to make the font/size of the %Variablename% match. I've attached a sample to show you what I'm describing.
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Hi Kathryn,
I have seen a similar discussion in this thread, with a few community suggestions on how they were able to fix it. The most successful option seems to be from Greg at the very bottom.
I can't get this to work, the text entry goes in in the correct font size, but when the user sees the entry later in the course it has reverted back to Articulate 12
Hi viv and welcome to Heroes!
If you set a particular font/size within the data entry itself, that same font/size is not necessarily used when you call the variable again later in the course. You'd want to ensure that the font/size of the variable later in the course is formatted as you'd like - and if you'd want it to be the same as when you entered the text variable, you'll need to make the font/size of the %Variablename% match. I've attached a sample to show you what I'm describing.
This didn't work for me until I changed my Text Box settings in Format Shape. I had to select Resize shape to fit text in the Autofit section.
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