Not sure if this is already reported, but Text Boxes, when you set it to "The Default Type", do not appear to keep text justification settings, (left, centre. middle, full), or rotation of text box.
Rotation I could almost understand, but not justification.
Hi - This is a very old thread but this problem still exists in SL 360.
1. Create a text box. 12 point Arial; 0 (zero) internal margins all the way around; Autofit set to 'do not autofit';Center Alignment
2. Right+Click on the text box > "set as default text box"
Test to see if it worked...
3. Insert > Text Box
Result:
Arial 12 pt (good so far) but other parameters that I want for the default text box have not been applied...
The internal margin is now 10px left and right and 5px top and bottom (not 0)
Autofit is now "resize shape to fit text" - not 'do not autofit'
The box is left aligned - not center.
(See before and after screenshots.)
I find I'm constantly having to manually set text box parameters because this default functionality has not been fully implemented or is still a bug waiting for a fix.
The other thing - related to doing this all the time is that it would be great if the "size and position" and "format shape" pallets could operate more like similar pallettes do in other applications. i.e. When you open them they stay open until you specifically close them or re-dock them. Sometimes it feels like I'm playing the same tune 20 times a day CTRL_+ ENTER and CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to re-open these modals.
This has driven me nuts for a long time. I was about to create a new post about it but thankfully searched for the topic before opening my big mouth and found this. Absolutely, why does setting a default text box not retain edits such as line and paragraph spacing, internal margins, justification, etc.? As far as I can tell it only picks up the font and color.
Glad I am not the only one facing this issue. The text box parameters even change when you copy a slide - kind of sneaks up on you when you make your final review of the project or even worst, when the client discovers it for you. What a PAIN....
I would also like to request a way to set a default text box. It is taking me SO MUCH TIME to constantly change the internal margins of ALL text boxes I create and I am creating a lot of them.
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Hi Bruce,
your correct in that.
Now is this still the case after Update 2;
It happens that it has just come out today and some fixes related to formatting were solved...
I haven't updated SL yet so...
Do you feel the 'guinea pig' ?
Cheers
Geert
Still the same.
Bruce
Hi Bruce,
If All would have been solved we wouldn't have anything to write about...
What would we then do ? Relax and sip of margarita's...
Cheers
Geert
...I would spend my time on the "Building Better Courses" forum instead
Bruce
Hi - This is a very old thread but this problem still exists in SL 360.
1. Create a text box. 12 point Arial; 0 (zero) internal margins all the way around; Autofit set to 'do not autofit';Center Alignment
2. Right+Click on the text box > "set as default text box"
Test to see if it worked...
3. Insert > Text Box
Result:
Arial 12 pt (good so far) but other parameters that I want for the default text box have not been applied...
(See before and after screenshots.)
I find I'm constantly having to manually set text box parameters because this default functionality has not been fully implemented or is still a bug waiting for a fix.
The other thing - related to doing this all the time is that it would be great if the "size and position" and "format shape" pallets could operate more like similar pallettes do in other applications. i.e. When you open them they stay open until you specifically close them or re-dock them. Sometimes it feels like I'm playing the same tune 20 times a day CTRL_+ ENTER and CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to re-open these modals.
Hello Peter,
Thanks for those detailed steps to recreate what you are experiencing with your default text boxes.
I was able to reproduce what you explained and can understand how that would be a helpful tool.
I've filed a feature request with our team on your behalf and linked this conversation.
Hi Leslie and Peter,
This has driven me nuts for a long time. I was about to create a new post about it but thankfully searched for the topic before opening my big mouth and found this. Absolutely, why does setting a default text box not retain edits such as line and paragraph spacing, internal margins, justification, etc.? As far as I can tell it only picks up the font and color.
Yes - Is badly broken. Articulate's list of 'things to fix' must be getting very long .... :-)
Just adding my two cents.
This is driving me crazy! Having to reset Do Not Autofit and internal margins constantly obviously defeats the purpose of a default text box.
Glad I am not the only one facing this issue. The text box parameters even change when you copy a slide - kind of sneaks up on you when you make your final review of the project or even worst, when the client discovers it for you. What a PAIN....
I would also like to request a way to set a default text box. It is taking me SO MUCH TIME to constantly change the internal margins of ALL text boxes I create and I am creating a lot of them.
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