Set as Default shape - not storing the text box settings
May 08, 2012
Hi,
I am adding callout shapes to a screen recording video that I am creating.
I had created a shape that was yellow with no line, and set the font type and size (Verdana 16pt).
I also adjusted the internal margin for the text box within the shape properties.
After making the chanegs I choose to make this the default call out shape.
However the problem is that some of the setting are not being saved. The text box margin settings, the font settings (to not have any shadow on the text), and the setting to not Autofit text to the shape are not remembered as part of the default shape.
Is there any other way to have a shape template - that would remember these settings?
So that the shapes could be dragged and dropped onto the screen recording.
Thanks!
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I am using Storyline 2. When trying to set a text box as a default, I have tried right-clicking on the box, as well as on the text box in the slide master, and either way, I do not see an Option for Set As Default. Why don't I see this option?
Hi Beverley,
The screen shot below shows the options you should see when you right-click on a text box in Storyline 2. The option to set as default is the third from the bottom. Can you please share a screenshot of what you're seeing on your end?
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Hi Beverly,
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Hi Beverley,
I cannot see the image you linked there - I think you'll need to attach it within the forum thread reply window as opposed to attaching it as an email attachment.
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Hi Beverley!
When you get this e-mail reply, be sure to click View to be directed to this thread vs replying from your e-mail client.
You can then attach your image and edit your previous responses where your signature attached if needed.
I don't see the Set As Default option in my right-click menu. See attached picture.
I removed the previous email responses that had my signature info on them. I also uploaded the image above.
Hi Beverley, it looks like you're right-clicking on a text box in the Slide Master. Try doing the same to a text box on a regular slide, and you should see the option to Set as Default.
I get the same result regardless of whether I'm in a slide master or slide view. No option.
Hi Beverley,
I created a short video using Peek that explains how to find the Set as Default option. Take a look, and let me know if it works for you!
That worked!
Yay! Glad to hear it!
Still hoping and wishing to have a feature to be able to set default text styling, padding, wrap options etc. in shapes and captions!
Five years old this is huh? Hope it gets on top of the to-do list at some point. A specific wayt to deal with Default Shapes for screen recordings is missing, they are still not very defaulty. The steps by Ashley works for colour of fonts and captions (if you go to the Design tab and select Colors > Custom colors to update your color theme, you'll want to edit Accent 1 for the caption background and the Text/Background - Light 1 for the text color)
Now, is it possible to modify the default caption type? I need square shapes, no rounded corners.
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