In my story I am populating a textbox by using a reference to a variable. As I populate the variable, it automatically transfers the string data into a textbox.
The textbox property is DO NOT AUTOFIT. And Wrap text is also deselected.
The problem: I can type an endless number of (string) characters and the textbox keeps shrinking the font size of the characters once the initial set of characters reach the end of text box.
What setting am I missing that restricts the number of (String) characters that can be entered, and/or limits it to the size of the textbox.
Never mind...got it. Don't use a textbox, use a shape and add the text to that. Format the textfield of the shape so that it isn't set to autofit, and even with no fill, it'll maintain its dimensions instead of shrinking the referenced value to fit the size of the reference text.
I'm glad that you were able to figure out a solution that would work for you - and welcome to the Heroes community! If you need anything else just let us know!
This thread is a bit dated and I'm not sure that Allyson is still subscribed. Would you be able to share some additional details about the issue you are having and perhaps your .story file for us to take a look?
I'm sorry you've run into any issues, but I'd love to help. Can you tell me a bit more about what you're running into? Are you using text boxes, text entry boxes, or variable references? What have you set as the text box properties for your box? What is occurring when you preview/publish the file?
Even a sample .story file shared here will help us troubleshoot!
Thanks for popping in to share what you are seeing in your format shape options. It looks like you've enabled text auto-fit improvements, so these are the settings available.
I'm popping in to get back to the originally asked question, because I have a similar problem. After some testing it seems to me, that the size of the textbox is rendered once, when the document is created, and can't be changed after that. Can somebody verify this, or proof me wrong?
I came up with this, when I tried to populate a textbox with variables that differ in size. Some with two sentences, some with eight to twelve sentences. And of course I do want to have the same font size for each 'value'.
Furthermore I wonder if that "upgrade for improvements"-thing is something for a transition to a new version of the autofit-properties. Because I dont understand, why one would design this mixed-up, irreversible update-solution as permament. Maybe someone can persuade and/or enlight me..?! ;)
I attach two story-files, where I tested some settings with the two versions of the autofit-properties.
I'm happy to help! It sounds like your question is, once the size of the textbox is rendered once when the document is created, can it be changed after that? If you've upgraded the project text, you can't revert back to the previous text settings from the original project. Instead, we automatically create a backup project without the upgraded text just in case you decide not to use the upgraded project text.
Here are the changes that can be configured after upgrading the project text in detail.
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Hi Art,
If you're able to record a screencast of the issue as you describe it, then send that recording to us, we'd be happy to take a closer look at what might be going on.
Thanks!
Here ya go. Attached
Thanks
Case submitted. Sorry, did not follow links initially.
Thanks, Art. We'll take a look ASAP.
I'm having exactly the same issue - please keep this thread posted!
Thanks
Found a solution!
I made the text box (with variable) huge - dragged the bottom of it miles off the bottom of the slide space.
This stops Storyline trying to squeeze the text to fit - because there is lots of room for large amounts of text.
Set the format shape/text box settings to 'Wrap text in shape' and 'Do not Autofit'
Then I moved the text box into a scroll box.
Where do I even find the text option box - I want to select not to autofit, but cannot find this setting?
Hi Erin and welcome to E-Learning Heroes!
If you right click in your text box, choose Format Shape, and that setting is under Text Box tab:
Did anyone ever come up with a better solution to this problem?
(It's great that you figured out a work around, Roger, but I'm hoping for something cleaner if possible.)
Never mind...got it. Don't use a textbox, use a shape and add the text to that. Format the textfield of the shape so that it isn't set to autofit, and even with no fill, it'll maintain its dimensions instead of shrinking the referenced value to fit the size of the reference text.
Hi Allyson,
I'm glad that you were able to figure out a solution that would work for you - and welcome to the Heroes community! If you need anything else just let us know!
Hi all,
Does removing the ability of Storyline to autofit text have any ill sizing effects if the learner is viewing on a mobile or on a tablet?
Don
I am having the same problem, can you please share .story file to see how its working.
Thanks in Advance.
Hi Amar!
This thread is a bit dated and I'm not sure that Allyson is still subscribed. Would you be able to share some additional details about the issue you are having and perhaps your .story file for us to take a look?
Hmmm, this is 4 years old and it's still happening in 360 using a textbox. Workaround still works...
Hi Ron,
I'm sorry you've run into any issues, but I'd love to help. Can you tell me a bit more about what you're running into? Are you using text boxes, text entry boxes, or variable references? What have you set as the text box properties for your box? What is occurring when you preview/publish the file?
Even a sample .story file shared here will help us troubleshoot!
My "Format Shape doesn't have those options anymore??
Hi Gerald,
Thanks for popping in to share what you are seeing in your format shape options. It looks like you've enabled text auto-fit improvements, so these are the settings available.
You can read more about this setting here.
Timeline of Autofit Changes
OK, so how do I Undo the "improvements"?
Hi Gerald,
No need to undo them. We recommend using the add scroll bar feature for your learners for any overflow text.
We don't want the users to have to scroll. Most of them won't and will miss much of the content. How can I get that option back?
I need to undo the "improvements"
You have a couple of options, Gerald.
I've explained both options in this Peek 360 video for you.
Hi there!
I'm popping in to get back to the originally asked question, because I have a similar problem.
After some testing it seems to me, that the size of the textbox is rendered once, when the document is created, and can't be changed after that.
Can somebody verify this, or proof me wrong?
I came up with this, when I tried to populate a textbox with variables that differ in size. Some with two sentences, some with eight to twelve sentences. And of course I do want to have the same font size for each 'value'.
Furthermore I wonder if that "upgrade for improvements"-thing is something for a transition to a new version of the autofit-properties. Because I dont understand, why one would design this mixed-up, irreversible update-solution as permament. Maybe someone can persuade and/or enlight me..?! ;)
I attach two story-files, where I tested some settings with the two versions of the autofit-properties.
Hello Marcel!
I'm happy to help! It sounds like your question is, once the size of the textbox is rendered once when the document is created, can it be changed after that? If you've upgraded the project text, you can't revert back to the previous text settings from the original project. Instead, we automatically create a backup project without the upgraded text just in case you decide not to use the upgraded project text.
Here are the changes that can be configured after upgrading the project text in detail.
Let us know if you have additional questions!