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Changing the Icon on Hotspots
Looking for customization / movement on this feature request as well... the icon is too small and without customization, means you can't adhere to your color style. More options would be helpful as well as the current option looks a bit dated. At the very least, you should be able to adjust the color of the icon, but ideally, you could change the animated icon entirely and make your own.
A typical workaround is to create a Freeform Pick One question. You can set up the "Selected" states however you want (with a glow around the entire area, with a checkmark in the middle, etc.).
Thanks Judy!
I'm my case, I am developing systems training. I like using "hotspot" questions to quiz on which area of the screen/system they perform certain actions. Using the above solution isn't practical without creating a distractor spot for every clickable item on the screen. I think the biggest thing/complaint on the current marker, is that the spinning icon seems like the user is waiting on something to happen. Can you all just make it some kind of pulsing icon instead. A color option would be really nice, but the spinning causes a lot of confusion.I'm not on the Articulate staff, and I have no role in deciding what features to implement.
Anyone can submit a feature request here: https://access.articulate.com/support/contact/feature-request
Thanks Judy!
Sorry, for my misunderstanding on your role!
Hello KimberlyLoco968,
I appreciate you taking the time to share your specific experience. While we don't have any news at this time regarding updates for the ability to incorporate a Hotspot Selection Marker/Indicator customization, I've shared your voice with our product team.
We'll update this thread with any news in the future so that everyone is in the loop.
Have a great evening!
Appreciate the reply, Judy. Yes that's been my predominant way of doing it for a while now - it's a solid workaround. I do hope though that someday we get something more intelligent and customizable for this interaction type. It's great for simulations, and with some exploration I imagine it could be much better for everyone.
Hello JosephFerraroKW,
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us in this discussion. As I mentioned to KimberlyLoco968, we do not have any updates regarding the ability to customize the Hotspot Selection Marker/Indicator at this time. I have shared your insight with our product team.
We'll be sure to share any news or updates in this discussion so that all are in the loop!
Have a great evening!
