Is there a way to set the text entry field to erase the visible variable when the user click into the text entry space? I have it set to say "Type your response here" in the text entry field, and our testing group finds it irritating that you have to delete that text first before being able to type your own.
What browser or environment are they viewing this in? The last few times I've checked when I click in it I do feel like it cleared out the text field and the user could just start typing. If you've got a course set up you'd like us to check feel free to share a link to it here or a copy of the .story.
It goes out to a variety of groups, all using different browsers. Although I can say for sure based on my own testing, that in Chrome, safari and IE, it does not automatically erase the text.
Interestingly enough, i see in a different course I've built that it DOES disappear when clicked. There must be an option somewhere within storyline that controls this?
My problem was that, since I'm using multiple text entry fields in one module, I customized the variable name from the default "TxtEntry1" to "TextEntry1a" and then "TextEntry1b" and so on. Storyline doesn't like that change. I used their default values of "TextEntry1" and "TextEntry2" and now magically the text will disappear when I click.
Sure... here is a sample of what i'm working with. I've removed the branding and all other pages to protect our clients work, but i've tested this and the problem still persists in this version.
Hi! I'm using Storyline 3 and been trying to do this.
I want to clear the input in the data entry field on Slide 1 by clicking a CLEAR button located on Slide 2.
What I did is to create a Trigger, then upon clicking the CLEAR button, it will set the value of the variable assigned to the data entry field to (blank).
Whenever I run the project, it does not do what it is supposed to do.
Hi, John Michael, and welcome to E-Learning Heroes! ✨
I recorded a very short Peek 360 video showing you the steps I would take on clearing a variable with a button on a different slide as the TextEntry field.
What is the behavior you are experiencing in your project?
I would be glad to take a look at your specific project if you feel comfortable sharing your .story file in this discussion. I’m sure others in the community might be able to offer suggestions as well.
Thanks for sharing those extra details. If you change the autofill settings in each browser, does that make a difference? Here's how to do that in Chrome and Edge.
If you still see this behavior after you edit those settings, it would help share your file in a case here so one of our support engineers can help get to the bottom of this with you!
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Hi Sarah,
What browser or environment are they viewing this in? The last few times I've checked when I click in it I do feel like it cleared out the text field and the user could just start typing. If you've got a course set up you'd like us to check feel free to share a link to it here or a copy of the .story.
It goes out to a variety of groups, all using different browsers. Although I can say for sure based on my own testing, that in Chrome, safari and IE, it does not automatically erase the text.
Interestingly enough, i see in a different course I've built that it DOES disappear when clicked. There must be an option somewhere within storyline that controls this?
I've solved this.
My problem was that, since I'm using multiple text entry fields in one module, I customized the variable name from the default "TxtEntry1" to "TextEntry1a" and then "TextEntry1b" and so on. Storyline doesn't like that change. I used their default values of "TextEntry1" and "TextEntry2" and now magically the text will disappear when I click.
Thanks Sarah for the update and sharing here - sorry that you beat me too it!
I'm back to this again. Unfortunately the problem has returned after updating to Storyline Update 7.
Any other help for this issue?
Hi Sarah!
Do you have a sample .story file that we could take a look at?
Sure... here is a sample of what i'm working with. I've removed the branding and all other pages to protect our clients work, but i've tested this and the problem still persists in this version.
Well Sarah, you almost stumped me.
Your slide view looks like this:
Yet the preview looked like this:
I couldn't re-create the behavior with a new text entry box of course.
Took a look at your variables, and found the culprit:
If you remove that default value, the box works as you intend.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for allowing me to take a look.
thank you for this. it fixed my problem :)
Glad to hear that Sarah, thanks for sharing your update. You almost got me on that one :) Just let us know if you need any further assistance.
This thread solved my exact issue today, thank you Leslie.
I'm glad that this older conversation is still able to help. Thanks for sharing, Michelle.
Hi! I'm using Storyline 3 and been trying to do this.
I want to clear the input in the data entry field on Slide 1 by clicking a CLEAR button located on Slide 2.
What I did is to create a Trigger, then upon clicking the CLEAR button, it will set the value of the variable assigned to the data entry field to (blank).
Whenever I run the project, it does not do what it is supposed to do.
Hi, John Michael, and welcome to E-Learning Heroes! ✨
I recorded a very short Peek 360 video showing you the steps I would take on clearing a variable with a button on a different slide as the TextEntry field.
What is the behavior you are experiencing in your project?
I would be glad to take a look at your specific project if you feel comfortable sharing your .story file in this discussion. I’m sure others in the community might be able to offer suggestions as well.
Hi Team,
Hope everyone doing good.
I have created a quiz with multiple text entry fields. But previous data was saving in text entry fields while revisiting.
Please guide me how to not to show any previous data in the text entry fields.
Thanks in advance. Stay safe.
Adding screenshot for better understanding. Correct answers is R51 but it stored all my previous attempts data.
Hello Raju, and welcome to E-Learning Heroes! ⭐️
Thanks for including that helpful screenshot. It sounds like you see previously entered data when revisiting a quiz. Happy to look into this with you!
It sounds like this could be related to the browser autofill settings, which can't be changed from the Storyline file.
I'm staying tuned for your response so we can continue troubleshooting together!
Hi Becca,
I tried in both Chrome and Edge.
Both are behaving same way.
Hello again, Raju!
Thanks for sharing those extra details. If you change the autofill settings in each browser, does that make a difference? Here's how to do that in Chrome and Edge.
If you still see this behavior after you edit those settings, it would help share your file in a case here so one of our support engineers can help get to the bottom of this with you!
Becca,
Yes, autofill option in the browsers are saving the data. After disabled that option, its not storing the data.
Thanks for your timely support.
Is this what you are trying to do?
https://360.articulate.com/review/content/043374cf-7665-40cd-80d7-c1024dc6c589/review