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RobBeecher's avatar
RobBeecher
Community Member
4 years ago

Is it possible to use a variable in the default text of a text entry field?

Hello! I'm currently developing a course where the goal is to have the user input text, then continue to tweak/change that text at various points throughout the course. I thought this would be e...
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JoseTansengco
Staff
4 years ago

Hey Rob, 

Thanks for reaching out! 

I'm not sure if I understood your concern correctly, so I created the attached file as a jumping off point to be sure that we address it properly.

In my file, I assign a value to a variable and then pass this on to the 'Text Entry' box found in the succeeding slide. Is this what you are trying to do with the variables in your slide? And if it is not, would you be willing to upload a copy of your project file here or in private by opening a case so we can take a closer look at your design?  

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    RobBeecher
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Thanks for the reply! I've created a test file here to showcase what I'm trying to do and what isn't working.

    Comparing it to your file, it seems that the issue may be that I'm using my own variable and putting it directly in the field instead of using & setting the default TextEntry?