Articulate Storyline does not include a built-in insert table option. I would suggest that you create the table in PowerPoint, add the data and then paste it into Storyline.
There is no insert table option. You could build one using shapes (not easy). This was commented on many times in the beta. I am sure it is on their list of things to do!
Tables and additional needed text editing features were one of the things many of us asked for and discussed in the beta. Articulate responded that this would be something looked at in the future TBD.
In the interim . .
1) Create as a graphic (like a PNG) from another program (like PowerPoint or Word) and import into SL.
2) Use a web object with HTML-ized columns or tables. Or embed something like Google docs spreadsheet.
3) Create the slide in PowerPoint and publish out with Presenter. Insert the SWF.
4) Create in PowerPoint and export out as a movie file and use in Storyline.
Just to tag on to the end of this converation - I've just tried a) to create a table using shapes - painful and can't get the too align perfectly no matter how many times I try and b) to create an image as a png, a tif and a gif and the image, no matter how big I make it is always blurred around the text....I need it to be crisp!
The file is fine when I open it in photoshop, but the moment I put it in Storyline is goes all rubbish, any ideas?
NP --though I would say, the way I usually do tables is to create it in PowerPoint and then copy the table and paste it into Storyline. It does come in as a graphic, however. If I have to make a change to the table, I just edit the old table in PowerPoint and paste in again.
Lot easier than a local web object with a HTML table, though I've done that also sometimes.
I usually keep a single PowerPoint file with my Storyline .story file (in a local folder) since I still do a lot of things in PowerPoint and paste them in to Storyline (e.g., like some text effects, PPT movies, tables, etc.). Whatever I do in PowerPoint, I save and keep in one file.
Gerry, I agree that PPT can be a huge help along with SL. I use it all the time for various and sundry reasons.
Rachel, I was also going to suggest what Phil had, that the align tools should make it relatively easy. I threw this table together in about 5 minutes using rectangles (it actually took me longer to write this up!) Here were my steps:
Turned on the ruler (I ALWAYS have the ruler on actually)
Created a rectangle shape that was 1", using the ruler as a guide.
Duplicated it 5 times.
Dragged the 4 other rectangles across and lined them up next to each other border to border.
Selected them all (Ctrl + Click)
From the Format tab Align > Align Top
From the Format tab >Align >Distribute horizontally
Select the entire row (Ctrl+Click, remember)
Copy/paste
Drag down and align top/bottom borders.
Repeat for 3rd, 4th, 5th rows.
IF you need to double check size or position on any to be sure they're lined up properly, click on one, let's say the cell in the first column and row, click the Format tab, and drop down the size and position dialog box by using the little arrow in the Size group.
With the dialog box open, click along in each cell to be sure it's the right size
AND/OR
With the dialog box still open, click "Position" on the left" and click along in each cell to be sure each one is at the "same" H and V position as the others.
In both cases, adjust if necessary.
If that's a bit too much info/too confusing, please ask away and I'll be happy to reply.
When you create a shape and then click on it and drag it around your slide, do you see the snap-to markers as indicated here?
Using these a guide, you should be able to align the various shapes exactly in a table as per the attached .story file (it took me a lot longer to type the content than it did to create the table )
In the storyline not have the inbuild table option . but we can create the table in storyline by text entry field , I have attach one example of create the table in this table we can enter the numeric value after publish or by this we can also enter the alphabet.
I've been having to experiment with both methods of using tables in a Story. The PPT method isn't ideal but it sure beats the "from scratch with shapes" method, which I have also done -
Huge pain. Hopefully an Insert Table feature will come sooner than later.
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Hi Yaki,
Articulate Storyline does not include a built-in insert table option. I would suggest that you create the table in PowerPoint, add the data and then paste it into Storyline.
Best regards,
Mark
Hi Mark,
This is not the solution i am looking for
1. The table is inserted in SL as a picture
2. You have to work with 2 applications in the first time andanytime you want to edit
I hope Articulate will come with a better solution.
Regards
Yaki
Hi Mark,
We should ask for one
There is no insert table option. You could build one using shapes (not easy). This was commented on many times in the beta. I am sure it is on their list of things to do!
Tables and additional needed text editing features were one of the things many of us asked for and discussed in the beta. Articulate responded that this would be something looked at in the future TBD.
In the interim . .
1) Create as a graphic (like a PNG) from another program (like PowerPoint or Word) and import into SL.
2) Use a web object with HTML-ized columns or tables. Or embed something like Google docs spreadsheet.
3) Create the slide in PowerPoint and publish out with Presenter. Insert the SWF.
4) Create in PowerPoint and export out as a movie file and use in Storyline.
If this is something you are interested in, feel free to submit a feature request for that:
http://www.articulate.com/support/contact/submit.php?form=feature
Hi,
Just to tag on to the end of this converation - I've just tried a) to create a table using shapes - painful and can't get the too align perfectly no matter how many times I try and b) to create an image as a png, a tif and a gif and the image, no matter how big I make it is always blurred around the text....I need it to be crisp!
The file is fine when I open it in photoshop, but the moment I put it in Storyline is goes all rubbish, any ideas?
Thanks
Rachel
Hi Rachel have you used the align tools
That said tables is an important part of storyline that is missing
Yeah, used align, and its still just not quite right. I have something like 20 shapes though, so its bound to not be perfect!
I've got someone looking into html coding for me - can I insert that into the storyine?
As a web object, yes. Check out local web objects on your computer: http://community.articulate.com/tutorials/products/adding-web-objects.aspx
Fabulous - thank you.
I've also just found Jeanette's tutorial, which is helpful!
Thank you
NP
--though I would say, the way I usually do tables is to create it in PowerPoint and then copy the table and paste it into Storyline. It does come in as a graphic, however. If I have to make a change to the table, I just edit the old table in PowerPoint and paste in again.
Lot easier than a local web object with a HTML table, though I've done that also sometimes.
I usually keep a single PowerPoint file with my Storyline .story file (in a local folder) since I still do a lot of things in PowerPoint and paste them in to Storyline (e.g., like some text effects, PPT movies, tables, etc.). Whatever I do in PowerPoint, I save and keep in one file.
...but it would be great to have tables as SL native!
Bruce
Hi All,
Gerry, I agree that PPT can be a huge help along with SL. I use it all the time for various and sundry reasons.
Rachel, I was also going to suggest what Phil had, that the align tools should make it relatively easy. I threw this table together in about 5 minutes using rectangles (it actually took me longer to write this up!) Here were my steps:
IF you need to double check size or position on any to be sure they're lined up properly, click on one, let's say the cell in the first column and row, click the Format tab, and drop down the size and position dialog box by using the little arrow in the Size group.
With the dialog box open, click along in each cell to be sure it's the right size
AND/OR
With the dialog box still open, click "Position" on the left" and click along in each cell to be sure each one is at the "same" H and V position as the others.
In both cases, adjust if necessary.
If that's a bit too much info/too confusing, please ask away and I'll be happy to reply.
The problem I've had is that its a big table! Not all boxes are the same size...
I shall persevere, but just so you cant feel my pain, here's what I'm working with!
I changed it - used a big box and lines instead and it looks much better!!
It also takes AGES......
Hi Rachel,
When you create a shape and then click on it and drag it around your slide, do you see the snap-to markers as indicated here?
Using these a guide, you should be able to align the various shapes exactly in a table as per the attached .story file (it took me a lot longer to type the content than it did to create the table
)
Antony
Hi,
In the storyline not have the inbuild table option . but we can create the table in storyline by text entry field , I have attach one example of create the table in this table we can enter the numeric value after publish or by this we can also enter the alphabet.
Thanks
Reena Mittal
I've been having to experiment with both methods of using tables in a Story. The PPT method isn't ideal but it sure beats the "from scratch with shapes" method, which I have also done -
Huge pain. Hopefully an Insert Table feature will come sooner than later.
Hi Chad,
I think there are a number of community members who would agree with you, but you may want to join them in submitting a feature request.
This needs to get done. The workarounds are a pain in the butt.
Hi Rachel!
You can check out our documentation here if you'd like for suggestions.
You are also welcome to share your thoughts with our product development team here.
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