Introduction to Advanced Actions

In this video, I show how you can perform multiple actions on slide entry in Adobe Captivate. This video was originally created in Adobe Captivate 8 but the principles taught here are applicable to many other versions of Adobe Captivate. This is a great introduction to advanced actions.

Say No to Bulleted Text in eLearning

A number of years ago I was faced with the challenge of converting PowerPoint training (we can discuss the merits of this method elsewhere), to some form of eLearning. In this video, I discuss my views on the use of bulleted text in eLearning and what I now often use to draw attention to key phrases or text. This video was originally shot with Captivate 8 but the principles are applicable to any version of Adobe Captivate.

Convert Your Text to Speech to Closed Captioning

In this video, I show you how I convert my text to speech narration into closed captioning. This video was created using Adobe Captivate 8 but these procedures are applicable to many other versions of Captivate.

Troubleshoot Scoring Problems

In this video, I show you how to troubleshoot scoring problems in your eLearning projects in Adobe Captivate. This video was original shot with Adobe Captivate 8 but the techniques would be applicable in most versions of Captivate.

Importing Color Swatches for eLearning Project

In this video, I show you how you can import colour swatches for your Adobe Captivate eLearning project. Check this out at https://color.adobe.com. 

Using GIFT Format to Create Quiz

In this video, I show you how you can import all your question slides to Adobe Captivate using a GIFT format file created in a simple text editor like Notepad or TextEdit. This video was originally recorded with Adobe Captivate 8 but is still applicable in Captivate 9.  

Setting Up Global Preferences

This video was originally recorded for Adobe Captivate 8 but much of it is applicable to newer versions. In this video, I show you how you can set your global preferences in Adobe Captivate. 

How to Publish Your eLearning Project for Use on an LMS

This one is an old one. In this video, I show you how you can publish your Adobe Captivate 8 project for use on an LMS.  

Text to Speech Hints and Tips

In this video, I review some hints and tips for creating text to speech in Adobe Captivate. 

Custom Quiz Results Page Using Advanced Actions

In this video, I show you how you can create a custom quiz results slide using advanced actions. This video was created with Adobe Captivate 8

Externalize Resources in Captivate 8

Having problems publishing your course? Perhaps this might help.

Count Drag & Drop Tries Using Advanced Actions

In this video, I show you how you can use advanced actions to count the number of tries in a drag and drop interaction and then have the advanced action perform a certain action like jumping to a different part of the course.