I feel like this should be really obvious and I'm completely missing it!
I want to create a template or slide master for quiz slides. I want titles to be positioned in a certain way, and my radio buttons and checkboxes to have custom colors.
I can't figure out how or where to edit the slide template that is used for quiz slides. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Click on "View," then "Slide Master" to create master slides. Then, when you insert a new quiz slide, you'll be able to access those master slides via "Home" -> "Layout." Hope that helps!
The problem that I'm having is that Storyline doesn't seem to be applying the Slide Master layout properly. I am having to manually adjust where my question text box appears, and the answer spaces. Clicking 'Reset' doesn't fix the problem either. It will move my text boxes around slightly, but still not to the spaces designated in the master layout.
Can you perhaps upload an example so community members can see what's going on? It's usually easier to troubleshoot that way...or to determine whether this is something buggy going on.
Thank you for the suggestion, Rebecca. I've attached the Story file. I want my exam slides to be formatted like slide 1.9, but when I apply the Exam layout to a quizzing slide, I have to manually edit everything (even though things look right on the master).
I think what is happening is that somehow the Question layout was deleted. So, your Exam Layout (in Master View) is actually a regular text layout rather than a question layout. So, SL doesn't understand what to do with it when you apply it to a Quiz question.
See if the attached is closer to what you're looking for. Here's what I did.
Get the Question Layout Back
I started with a brand new .story file.
Went into the master, and right-clicked on it, and chose Preserve Master (I find that's a best practice when creating custom masters and layouts...hold onto the original just in case!).
Imported your story into this new story file
Now, when I got into the Slide Master, I have the preserved default master AND your master.
Copied the default Question layout down to your layout area (it's under your Exam layout) and named ti "Custom Question Exam"
Set it up like your Exam layout (or close...I wasn't being persnickety about things...just getting the general idea.
Returned to Normal view
I created a T/F question - Slide 2.10 - and applied the new "Custom Question Exam" to it. Seems to have "done the trick", but you're "the boss"
Let us know how that works and please shout out with any questions.
I found this SO useful and just used the technique to figure out a particularly vexing issue with quiz templates. Mainly, my quiz layout had gotten deleted also, and I was trying to apply a regular layout to a question slide. This answered and clarified what the problem was, so I replaced the question layout and fixed it. Thanks, Rebecca!
Just wanted to say this helped me out too. I was getting frustrated about not being able to find the quiz question master layout. Turned out it was deleted. I kind of did the opposite of you though. I created a new slide master. I grabbed the question slide from it and copied it to the slide layouts I was using. I had to change the name to "Question" layout before it worked.
Now to find solutions for the feedback layers and the radio buttons formats
Sara & Jerson, I haven't checked the other formatting, but Accent 1 in the default color scheme for the module sets the color for the checkmarks/selected radio button.
Can anyone point me to a screenr or screen recording showing how to alter the layout of a T/F question so that I can apply a custom layout to multiple TF questions please?
Specifically, how do you reposition the T & F radio buttons in the question layout, I can't seem to find them on the master layout screen, I'm probably missing the obvious but any pointers would be appreciated.
The master slide layouts for questions are for all question types - so there isn't a specific one for just T/F questions. You could re-position them on the slide itself or look at creating a custom master that could be applied once you've set up the T/F using the question master.
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Hi Sara,
Click on "View," then "Slide Master" to create master slides. Then, when you insert a new quiz slide, you'll be able to access those master slides via "Home" -> "Layout." Hope that helps!
Hi Sara! Looks like S. Yu is taking care of you here, and here is some documentation.
The problem that I'm having is that Storyline doesn't seem to be applying the Slide Master layout properly. I am having to manually adjust where my question text box appears, and the answer spaces. Clicking 'Reset' doesn't fix the problem either. It will move my text boxes around slightly, but still not to the spaces designated in the master layout.
Hi Sara,
Can you perhaps upload an example so community members can see what's going on? It's usually easier to troubleshoot that way...or to determine whether this is something buggy going on.
Thank you for the suggestion, Rebecca. I've attached the Story file. I want my exam slides to be formatted like slide 1.9, but when I apply the Exam layout to a quizzing slide, I have to manually edit everything (even though things look right on the master).
Hi Sara,
I think what is happening is that somehow the Question layout was deleted. So, your Exam Layout (in Master View) is actually a regular text layout rather than a question layout. So, SL doesn't understand what to do with it when you apply it to a Quiz question.
See if the attached is closer to what you're looking for. Here's what I did.
Get the Question Layout Back
Now, when I got into the Slide Master, I have the preserved default master AND your master.
I created a T/F question - Slide 2.10 - and applied the new "Custom Question Exam" to it. Seems to have "done the trick", but you're "the boss"
Let us know how that works and please shout out with any questions.
You're a wizard! I can now enjoy my weekend!
ah, so glad it worked. I'll enjoy my weekend as well
A wizard, that's a new one, but I certainly agree that she works some magic!
I found this SO useful and just used the technique to figure out a particularly vexing issue with quiz templates. Mainly, my quiz layout had gotten deleted also, and I was trying to apply a regular layout to a question slide. This answered and clarified what the problem was, so I replaced the question layout and fixed it. Thanks, Rebecca!
Well, how cool is that! A two-fer!
Very kind of you to post, Alex. Making for a happy evening.
Hey Rebecca,
Just wanted to say this helped me out too. I was getting frustrated about not being able to find the quiz question master layout. Turned out it was deleted. I kind of did the opposite of you though. I created a new slide master. I grabbed the question slide from it and copied it to the slide layouts I was using. I had to change the name to "Question" layout before it worked.
Now to find solutions for the feedback layers and the radio buttons formats
Thanks again.
Jerson, tx for posting. Glad it worked, even approaching it from the opposite direction
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Sara & Jerson, I haven't checked the other formatting, but Accent 1 in the default color scheme for the module sets the color for the checkmarks/selected radio button.
Can anyone point me to a screenr or screen recording showing how to alter the layout of a T/F question so that I can apply a custom layout to multiple TF questions please?
Specifically, how do you reposition the T & F radio buttons in the question layout, I can't seem to find them on the master layout screen, I'm probably missing the obvious but any pointers would be appreciated.
Hi Richard,
The master slide layouts for questions are for all question types - so there isn't a specific one for just T/F questions. You could re-position them on the slide itself or look at creating a custom master that could be applied once you've set up the T/F using the question master.
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