Sliders and Dials in Storyline 360: Hidden Power Tools?

Sliders and dials might not be the first thing new Storyline authors reach for, but they can unlock engaging interactions without needing custom JavaScript code.

These objects can do far more than just control numeric values. From data visualizations to interactive learning games to dynamic simulations, they offer a surprising amount of flexibility for driving custom interactivity. And when you realize that any object can be converted into a dial, and that you can offset the rotation point, things start to get really interesting.

I put together a quick example depicted in the attached gif. The first slide uses a slider to adjust the mood of the character; each mood is defined as a separate state. On the second slide I created a farm animal interaction allowing the learner to rotate a custom dial converted from an arrow shape to hear the sound each animal makes.

Here’s what I want to know:
👉 What’s your favorite way to use sliders or dials in Storyline?
👉 Have you ever built something unexpected with them?
👉 Got a clever use case or a design trick others might not know?

I’m collecting creative examples and insights that show just how versatile these tools can be, especially for L&D pros who might be new to Storyline or still getting comfortable with its interactivity features.

Drop a comment, share a link, or tag someone whose work with sliders and dials has inspired you. Let’s bring some of these hidden gems into the spotlight.