Most of the times client request a course that can easily be played on most of the devices. Does anyone here get an optimal size that works perfectly for all devices?
I don't think there is a "perfect" size for all devices. The Preview function lets you see how a given course will look on different devices. Obviously, a wide course won't look good on a mobile device if the user holds the device vertically. Otherwise, the 16:9 aspect ratio works well.
The real issue is the design. On a phone, it'd be difficult to read smaller text that would be quite legible when viewed on a desktop. So you'd probably need to use more slides to cover the same amount of text.
Also, buttons and links might need to be a bit bigger and have more space in between them for someone tapping with their finger vs. clicking with a mouse.
Thus, you'd probably need to design for a phone -- and realize that the screens might not look optimal on a desktop.
Of course, this applies to Storyline courses, which maintain a fixed aspect ratio. One of the best things about Rise is that it's responsive, that is, it adjusts based on the device. So you might want to use that.
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Hi, Rachna,
I don't think there is a "perfect" size for all devices. The Preview function lets you see how a given course will look on different devices. Obviously, a wide course won't look good on a mobile device if the user holds the device vertically. Otherwise, the 16:9 aspect ratio works well.
The real issue is the design. On a phone, it'd be difficult to read smaller text that would be quite legible when viewed on a desktop. So you'd probably need to use more slides to cover the same amount of text.
Also, buttons and links might need to be a bit bigger and have more space in between them for someone tapping with their finger vs. clicking with a mouse.
Thus, you'd probably need to design for a phone -- and realize that the screens might not look optimal on a desktop.
Of course, this applies to Storyline courses, which maintain a fixed aspect ratio. One of the best things about Rise is that it's responsive, that is, it adjusts based on the device. So you might want to use that.
Thanks Judy.
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