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Set Default Text Box Options
Hi, Bryan,
Unfortunately, the Set as Default option (on the right-click menu) doesn't remember the text-box format. It only sets the default font formatting. (At least, that's how it works in Storyline 3; you could test it in SL360.)
However, if you adjust the text-box format in the Slide Master, those settings will be used when you apply the layout. Then, if you need additional text boxes, you could copy and paste the main placeholder.
Alternately, if you think you'll be re-using certain objects with specific characteristics, you could create and define the basic objects on a slide in an extra scene. Copy and paste those objects when needed, and then delete that scene when you're done.
Right-click and set as default doesn't work in 360 either. I have created a slide for buttons to maintain consistency. I guess I could do it for text boxes as well. I have also utilized the slide master solution.
However, I read through other tickets and found that this feature was first mentioned/requested eight years ago.
I was hoping that Articulate was as committed to doing things in the most efficient manner as I am, but it appears I will continue to have to find workarounds and shortcuts.
Thanks for the quick response.