I have added add a number of markers to a slide and populated the related texted boxes. All the text boxes are postioned in the lower left hand corner of the maker by default. This is giving me layout issues as text boxes are either off screen to the left or covering vital background information.
I can resize the text boxes using the handles but I can't find a method to reposition them i.e. lower right, top right etc.
If you hover your mouse over the outside edge of the description placeholder (but not on one of the handles), the cursor should change to a crosshair or 4-way arrow. You can then hold down the left button on your mouse and drag the description placeholder to the desired position.
I have a similar problem. I have repositioned all the text boxes to lower right but when I preview all 4 marker text boxes appear at different places, all over the slide.
Is this somersaulting to do with the screen resolution, or????
I'm not sure what you mean by the cursor in a scrollable text, just the arrow icon? There isn't a way to change that default behavior, as the cursor is typically something that is set on a users system, not within the course.
Yes, I am able to adjust the curser for use in other programs, but it does
not change in Articulate, at least not in this scrollable textbox. As you
can see from the attached image, the blinking curser is difficult to detect.
Sorry for my confusion I thought you meant the cursor of the user when accessing the course, not the cursor for while you're editing the course slides. I don't believe there is a way to edit that cursor in Storyline either for changes to it's color and visibility .
Are you looking to make it so the user can't click on the marker a second time to see the information? You could set it up to change the state of the marker to be disabled and that would allow for the user to only click once.
Have you looked at changing the marker box sizing like a normal text box? Or changing the text box properties? You may also want to review the information here in regards to working with markers.
Would you mind sharing a screenshot of what you're trying to change in your project so we can share some suggestions with you? Feel free to share your project file as we'll if you're comfortable so we can open your course to see exactly what you'd like to modify.
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Hi Trevor,
If you hover your mouse over the outside edge of the description placeholder (but not on one of the handles), the cursor should change to a crosshair or 4-way arrow. You can then hold down the left button on your mouse and drag the description placeholder to the desired position.
Antony
Hi Antony, thanks for the quick reply, yes that works.
Thanks
Trevor
No problem Trevor - happy to be of assistance
Hi Trevor! Glad that Antony was able to assist you here and thanks for the update
I have a similar problem. I have repositioned all the text boxes to lower right but when I preview all 4 marker text boxes appear at different places, all over the slide.
Is this somersaulting to do with the screen resolution, or????
Regards
Worked it out! I had the markers grouped so that forced the text boxes away from where I had them placed.
Trick for young players.
Thanks for the update Mark and glad you were able to figure it out.
Wondering if there is a way to change the curser in the scrollable textbox. It's so hard to see!
Hi Ande,
I'm not sure what you mean by the cursor in a scrollable text, just the arrow icon? There isn't a way to change that default behavior, as the cursor is typically something that is set on a users system, not within the course.
Hey thanks for replying!
Yes, I am able to adjust the curser for use in other programs, but it does
not change in Articulate, at least not in this scrollable textbox. As you
can see from the attached image, the blinking curser is difficult to detect.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Ande
Here's the image I refer to in my last post. Thanks!
Hi Ande,
Sorry for my confusion I thought you meant the cursor of the user when accessing the course, not the cursor for while you're editing the course slides. I don't believe there is a way to edit that cursor in Storyline either for changes to it's color and visibility .
Ok thanks Ashley. I appreciate your help.
Ande
No problem Ande
This worked for me too! Was driving me a little nuts:)
Can you hide the text box on a marker after the user sees it once?
Hi Teresa,
Are you looking to make it so the user can't click on the marker a second time to see the information? You could set it up to change the state of the marker to be disabled and that would allow for the user to only click once.
Hi I am trying to change the size of the marker text box/popup. some if my information is only a sentence but the box is so big.
Hi Nicole,
Have you looked at changing the marker box sizing like a normal text box? Or changing the text box properties? You may also want to review the information here in regards to working with markers.
Thank you! Even 8 years later, your instruction was helpful. :)
Hi... where can I change the Pointer position on Text box?
Hi Gene,
Thanks for reaching out!
Would you mind sharing a screenshot of what you're trying to change in your project so we can share some suggestions with you? Feel free to share your project file as we'll if you're comfortable so we can open your course to see exactly what you'd like to modify.