I am creating some hover states for some key words on my slide where a description will pop up when hovering. The first one I created worked just fine but when I tried to make the other ones, the background text (but not all of it) shows up. I can't figure it out. Why would one work and not the others when I'm doing it the exact same way. I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
it would be helpful if you could you upload your .story file - easier for someone to offer a solution if they can see your setup. Just use the 'Add Attachment' button at the bottom of the post to upload your file.
Thank you but unfortunately I can't do that easily. I know, sounds suspicious...but I work for a government agency and uploading can be tricky. Setting up the hovering is so easy which makes me think it's some glitch in the software. You know, why would doing it one time work and then doing it the exact same way not work. Hmmmm, a mystery for sure.
You can create a slide with only public text on it. If the problem persists, it is in SL, or the way you are implementing it. If it doesn't, the problem is in your file or the slide.
If it still has the problem, you can post the public slide here, and see if you can get some help.
Even though I found another way...the original problem is still there. Very strange. I've seen some other posts about original slide text showing through and didn't see any answer.
I'm having this issue as well. I didn't see this thread when I was doing my initial search and posted my question and file. I got a response which appears to be headed in the way of an explanation, but I don't quite understand it. I thought I would post here, since some of you have tackled this. I was able to sanitize and post my file (I sympathize, Sharon, same issue with gov work), so you can see the four states that are working and the fifth that isn't. It seems that the problem may have something to do with the position on the timeline???? :-/ Here's a link to my post and file, along with the first reply/explanation.
Just to close the loop on this, some further explanation was added to the link above, and two contributers posted videos that were very helpful. If you're puzzled about this aspect of some hovers working and some not, have a look at the videos. (Thanks again, Walt!)
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Hi Sharon
it would be helpful if you could you upload your .story file - easier for someone to offer a solution if they can see your setup. Just use the 'Add Attachment' button at the bottom of the post to upload your file.
This sounds like a great spot for markers.
Hi Wendy,
Thank you but unfortunately I can't do that easily. I know, sounds suspicious...but I work for a government agency and uploading can be tricky. Setting up the hovering is so easy which makes me think it's some glitch in the software. You know, why would doing it one time work and then doing it the exact same way not work. Hmmmm, a mystery for sure.
Sharon
Hi Walt,
That's a great idea...I'll give it a try.
Sharon
You can create a slide with only public text on it. If the problem persists, it is in SL, or the way you are implementing it. If it doesn't, the problem is in your file or the slide.
If it still has the problem, you can post the public slide here, and see if you can get some help.
Thank you everyone...I used layers instead of an object and it worked.
Glad you were able to get this sorted Sharon. Thanks for popping in with an update.
Thank you Leslie
Even though I found another way...the original problem is still there. Very strange. I've seen some other posts about original slide text showing through and didn't see any answer.
The hover state is designed to be an overlay, not so much a complete change.
Yes...and I've had the overlay effect work before but not this time.
Well, if you have another issue and need us to take a look please feel free to share Sharon.
I'm having this issue as well. I didn't see this thread when I was doing my initial search and posted my question and file. I got a response which appears to be headed in the way of an explanation, but I don't quite understand it. I thought I would post here, since some of you have tackled this. I was able to sanitize and post my file (I sympathize, Sharon, same issue with gov work), so you can see the four states that are working and the fifth that isn't. It seems that the problem may have something to do with the position on the timeline???? :-/ Here's a link to my post and file, along with the first reply/explanation.
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/hover-issue-with-one-of-5-hover-spots-on-the-same-slide#reply-434355
Thanks,
Janet B.
Just to close the loop on this, some further explanation was added to the link above, and two contributers posted videos that were very helpful. If you're puzzled about this aspect of some hovers working and some not, have a look at the videos. (Thanks again, Walt!)
Janet B.
Thanks for linking the two discussions, Janet! I know that'll be helpful for anyone who runs across this thread in the future.
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