WEBM Encoding in the background
Hi all, some nice new features and fixes implemented today. Regarding adding MP4 videos, I think it'd be helpful for users to be aware from this page that the WEBM encoding process happening in the background will prevent editing of that video in Storyline until the encoding process is complete; and that users can track the encoding progress by clicking the new (?) Processing button at the bottom right of their Status bar.Ability to make text elements selectable
Allow storyline course developers choose if users can select text on specific elements, i.e., When in the "Format Shape" dialog, on the "Text Box" tab, if there could be a simple Radio button for "Selectable Text". With this switched on, users could select the text on screen to perform a copy paste, they could then use their assistive technology to read out the selection. Would be also good if there was a global setting that simply made any and all text elements in the course have "Selectable Text", i.e., switch the "Selectable Text" radio button on for all text elements in a course. Finally, this request stems from a user’s inability to use Mac VoiceOver in Safari (or any browser for that matter) to Select the Text in a course and have it read aloud to them. It is possibly for Mac VoiceOver to access the text elements via key commands (however, very clunky compared with other screen readers on the market). Using a screen reader isn’t always done via keyboard commands as this user clearly shows. Some (like this case) prefer to select text on screen and then have it read aloud rather than using key commands to navigate the Storyline screens. Accessibility requirement.Auto Play Audio
It has been mentioned a few times but I think this is a bigger issue than the developers realize. I am the lead on a major project and we are converting all of our safety training videos and on the job training courses through Rise 360. We have over 300 employees in our facility and well over 50% are English as a second language team members. Having an auto play feature in rise 360 is crucial for our success. It ensures that every employee—regardless of reading level or language proficiency—receives the full content of each lesson without missing critical information. Instead of relying on individuals to manually activate audio or navigate complex menus, the Auto Play function would deliver a consistent and accessible learning experience for everyone. This not only improves comprehension for our ESL team members but also reduces confusion, minimizes repeated training sessions, and ensures that all safety messages are communicated clearly and effectively. I really hope the developers come up with something soon, as I see this has been the concern of many since the start.Change the type of free format
Currently, when working on a free-format slide, it is not possible to change the format type (for example, to switch from multiple choice to single choice). You have to remove the free format and then reapply it, which is not very practical when you have already set up the feedback slides (correct, incorrect, etc.).Storage and Saving E-learning
Hi All, I'm not sure if anyone has run into this issue, I am currently back from maternity leave and my license lapsed while I was out. My Company set up a new license for my Mat cover but never thought of the work that I had created. It went past the 6 month threshold of storing everything I created. I saved all SCORM packages on my back-up drive and on our LMS but unfortunately these SCORM packages can't be uploaded to Articulate for editing. I now have to create all e-learning again.Brand Kit in Rise 360
Feature Idea: As an ID for a company with a specific brand package, I would love the opportunity to create a custom theme/brand that includes more than one color to streamline the customization/editing process. Currently, you can only select one hex code as the "theme" color, which appears throughout block customizations. With a brand kit, there could be a palette of all brand colors that would then appear within the formatting settings instead of the generic rainbow palette, which then reduces the need to input hex codes individually. It would be nice to be able to set custom Styles. For example, I often use a light blue background on some blocks. I wish I could simply click the Style icon and select it from a list instead of clicking custom + inputting the hex code.Using variables
Hello Heroes. I used variables on two slides in an e-learning course that has about 50 slides in total. During testing, these two slides worked fine in the LMS. However, once the course was officially launched, we found that quite a few users had problems specifically with those two slides. Is it generally possible to say that using variables in a course can be problematic when the course is intended for companies with a large number of employees? I suspect the issue might be related to differences in individual users’ PC settings, but I’m still surprised that only the slides using variables caused problems. It took a lot of effort to build such a large course, so of course I’m disappointed that technical issues occurred. I’m not sure if it’s even possible to completely avoid this when deploying the course to thousands of employees. For now, it looks like I’ll avoid using variables in the future, since I don’t understand what caused the problem. Thank you for your comments/ideas.💡 Feature Idea: Enable Dynamic or Linked Image References in Storyline 360 (Similar to Captivate)
Hi Articulate Team and Community, I’d like to share a feature idea that could make media management much more efficient for developers working on large or frequently updated Storyline projects. Scenario: In many projects, we utilize screenshots and visual assets that are updated regularly — for example, UI captures for software simulations or interface updates. Currently, when these assets change, we must manually replace each image in Storyline or use the Media Library to replace files one by one. Feature Request: It would be incredibly useful if Storyline could link images (and other media) to an external folder or repository, so that when an image file in that folder is updated (and the filename remains the same), it automatically updates inside the Storyline project. This kind of “dynamic asset linking” or “live reference” is already supported in some authoring tools like Adobe Captivate, where media can be linked rather than embedded — allowing updates to flow into the project automatically. Implementing this in Storyline would: Greatly reduce repetitive media replacement work. Ensure consistency across modules. Improve workflows for teams using shared design systems or asset libraries. Even a toggle or advanced option like “Link to file instead of embed” when inserting media would be a game-changer! Would love to hear what the Articulate team and community think about this. Thanks, Shashi G
