Issues with hotspots during a video in Storyline.

Nov 08, 2023

Hey all - I am using Storyline with a video where I want the user to have to click on certain parts of the screen (ex. click where you would go to get to the next step) type activities.

The problem is that whenever I trigger to stop the video, the user can click anywhere on the screen to begin playing it again when I'd like them to have to click on a specific spot to continue the video. I know I can do this with the step-by-step recording but there are only a few times within the video where I need the user to interact.

Any help would be appreciated!

2 Replies
Judy Nollet
  • Cover the entire video with a hotspot (or a 99% transparent shape). That will prevent the user from clicking to restart the video.
    • This shape could have a trigger that shows some kind of "try again" feedback.
  • Put the "correct area" hotspot (or another 99% transparent shape) where desired. Be sure it is above the full-screen hotspot/shape in the timeline.