Storyline for Mac - ITS TIME
Hi Articulate! While I appreciate the ability to download a Parallels system to run Storyline on my Mac, the Parallels system takes up ~180GB of space on my computer. Also Parallels costs $99.99/yr. ITS TIME to create a Mac-native storyline app. Many designers and creatives use Mac for the enhanced UX for art creation, and I'm tired of moving files around constantly to make room for a program that essentially takes up ~180GB. So that's an extra $99.99/yr plus the need for external harddrives to run what should be a 1GB program with solely its own subscription costs. Anyone else curious as to why Articulate hasn't made a Mac-friendly Storyline app yet? Would love to generate some discussion and get a fire lit under Articulate...Especially since iSpring, Elucidat, Captivate, and Camtasia are all Mac-friendly already...seems like Articulate might lose a good amount of customers if they dont get Mac friendly!Storyline 360: Applying Merge Shapes
Merge shapes lets you combine basic shapes into custom, powerful designs. Select two or more shapes and apply one of five merge operations: Union Exclude Fragment Intersect Subtract Create Merged Shapes Getting started with merged shapes is easy. Insert and select two or more shapes. Right-click or choose Format in Drawing Tools. Select Merge Shapes. From the drop-down menu, choose the kind of merge operation you want: Union, Exclude, Fragment, Intersect, or Subtract. The resulting merged shape behaves like any other built-in shape and can be moved, scaled, rotated, used in triggers, etc. It can also be merged with other shapes, opening even more design possibilities for your courses.Storyline 360: Improving Experiences With the Accessibility Checker
Whether you're an accessibility novice or expert, the new accessibility checker built into Storyline 360 will help you create more inclusive e-learning. Evaluate your content against key Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in one click and get a thorough report that identifies barriers and offers step-by-step guidance on how to move forward. Finding and fixing accessibility issues has never been easier. Note: While the accessibility checker offers a practical starting point, no automated tool can guarantee full compliance and conformance with accessibility guidelines. For the most complete results, pair the accessibility checker with manual testing. Open the Accessibility Checker Get started with the accessibility checker using either of the following methods: Go to the View tab on the ribbon and select Accessibility Checker. Or, go to the status bar at the bottom of the app and select Accessibility Issues. The Accessibility Checker pane opens and offers two main views: The Summary has interactive tiles to review according to WCAG criteria and complexity. The All Issues option lists the scanned results, accessibility impact summaries, links to the corresponding WCAG criteria, and resolution recommendations. Navigate the Results Click the arrow icon next to each issue's description to expand or collapse its content. All the instances display in the expanded field. You can: Click a line item to display more information about the issue and how to fix it on the right side of the pane. Use the hyperlink in the right pane to jump to the issue's exact location within your course. Filter, Sort, and Manage Issues Choose from any of the following options to refine the information: Click Filter to view the applied filters or to edit the filter criteria. Click Sort to select how you'd like to organize the list—by status, level, issue name, or number of instances—and choose ascending or descending order. Click Skip all instances to skip all instances of an issue. Mark the Show skipped box to display skipped issues on the list. Understand Issue Complexity Each issue is labeled by how it can be fixed: Fix in one click: Applies to simple updates, like the playback speed control, that the accessibility checker can resolve automatically. Just click Fix it for me to apply the change. Fix with AI: Offers the option to use AI Assistant, if it's included in your subscription. For example, you can use AI Assistant to generate suggestions for alt text and captions, then review and edit the result before saving. Note: The Generate alt text and Generate captions buttons appear for all users, but they only work if your Articulate 360 subscription includes AI Assistant. If not, clicking the button will prompt you to learn more about enabling AI features. However, even if you don’t have AI Assistant, you can still fix these issues manually by entering your own alt text or captions. Manual Fix: Requires your input to resolve. The accessibility checker provides clear instructions and links to the relevant WCAG guidelines to help you make the best decisions. Scan Automatically The accessibility checker supports up to 15 key WCAG criteria with various conformance levels that cover 24 different violations. It automatically scans your course when you open or edit it in Storyline 360, so the report is always current. You can also click Refresh to scan your content again. The scan results only show issues relevant to your content. For example, a "missing captions" violation won't display in courses without audio or videos. Choose a Docking Option Click the Redock icon to move the floating pane below your timeline. Use the Pin icon to keep the scanned results visible. Click the Undock button to use the floating pane, which you can move to another monitor to have more room to work. Publish When you publish your course, we'll remind you about any unresolved accessibility issues. You can click Review to open the accessibility checker floating pane. Skipped items won't be included, so use the Show skipped option in the accessibility checker to review anything you chose to skip earlier. Understand Compatibility The accessibility checker is exclusive to the May 2025 update and later for Storyline 360. Project files with hidden accessibility issues won't open in earlier versions of Storyline 360. To restore compatibility, click the "Restore" or "Restore all instances" option to reveal all skipped accessibility issues.Storyline: Interactive Infographic Template
Ready to engage your audience with stunning graphics? This interactive infographic template offers four awesome designs to pick from! Mix and match data, graphics, and fun interactive elements to tell your story in style. Explore this project. This template will work for folks using Storyline 360, the continuously updated version of Storyline included in Articulate 360. Want to try it out? Get a free trial of Articulate 360 right here. And subscribe to our newsletter to find out about other helpful downloads.NEW: Accessibility Checker in Storyline
Hey folks, just wanted to make sure you saw Storyline's latest update this week. Included is a feature that's sure to change how you build accessible courses forever. Built into Storyline is now an accessibility checker. With one click, the accessibility checker scans your course and generates a detailed report listing accessibility issues and shows you step-by-step how to fix them. Key features: Real-time scanning: One click, and it instantly finds potential accessibility issues. Guided fixes: It doesn’t just find problems, it shows you exactly how to fix them and includes one-click fixes. Learn by doing: You organically pick up accessibility best practices as you build your course. Documentation: Storyline 360: Improving Experiences With the Accessibility CheckerRequest: Motion Path Reverse Option
If you've used motion paths, you've probably been frustrated by the need to have separate paths to move an object back and forth. Wouldn't it be great if the Move trigger let you choose between moving in the original direction of the path or simply reversing that direction!?! I envision the Trigger Wizard for this feature looking something like this: I submitted an official feature request years ago. Maybe it'll help if more folks do that. Here's the link: Help Us Improve Our E-Learning Software by Submitting a Feature Request (articulate.com)Storyline: Customizable Course Certificate
Do your learners need to prove they completed your course? This template allows your learners to create their own certificates, from traditional to out of this world! Explore this project. Want to get this exact look and feel? Make sure to download the following Google fonts before using this template: Alef Cinzel Space Grotesk New to working with fonts in Storyline 360? No problem! Check out this article for more information. This template will work for folks using Storyline 360, the continuously updated version of Storyline included in Articulate 360. Want to try it out? Get a free trial of Articulate 360 right here. And subscribe to our newsletter to find out about other helpful downloads.
