NotificationAdobe Captivate 5 provides the ability to check spelling for text in your project such as text captions, slide notes, text animations and quizzes. Compared to Adobe Captivate 4, Adobe Captivate 5 has been enhanced to check spelling of text in Buttons and Table of Contents also. Before you start spell check, you can customize the type of words you want check via the Spelling Options dialog. These are provided under ‘General Settings’ in the Preferences dialog. You can also […]
I often find students of ID and eLearning struggle with basic concepts in layout and composition of their multimedia eLearning projects. This short overview introduces the classic principles of design in the context of creating an eLearning project with Adobe Captivate 5. Enjoy! 😉
Large eLearning projects are always difficult to maintain and the authoring process is inefficient because of lack of parallelism and collaboration. Adobe Captivate 4 allows you to break up project into bite-sized modules which can be authored and maintained by multiple people. Modular development has the following advantages: Allows parallel development – many people working on the same project at same time Delivers scalability – manages performance at authoring as well as delivery time as the project size grows. Maintainability […]
In this video, I’ll walk you through my best practices for crafting standout visual designs in Adobe Captivate, so your eLearning projects don’t look like everyone else’s. I’ll share where I find design inspiration, how I use “card” layouts like those used by leading brands (Microsoft, Google, Apple, Nvidia), and helpful tools for choosing colour themes and ensuring accessibility. I’ll also demo how to use Quick Start projects, unique backgrounds, custom image effects, and creative buttons—so your slides break out of the standard mould! Whetheryou’ree just getting started with Captivate or want to elevate your course visuals, these tips will help you deliver modern, engaging, and accessible eLearning content.
At Learning Everest, we’ve transformed our eLearning development process using Adobe Captivate. This article shares our real-world experience creating custom training for clients across industries—from healthcare compliance to software simulations. Discover how Captivate’s responsive design, AI features, and PowerPoint integration helped us reduce development time by 60% while improving quality. Includes specific project examples, honest pros and cons, and practical insights for L&D professionals considering modern authoring tools.
Adobe Firefly integration in Adobe Captivate 13 enables instructional designers to generate high-quality visuals directly within the authoring workflow. This blog explains how to use Firefly to create course images efficiently, along with best practices for maintaining visual consistency and instructional clarity.
The all-new Adobe Captivate makes it easier than ever to design reusable course templates that ensure visual consistency and faster development. This blog explains how instructional designers can plan, create, and use templates in the all-new Adobe Captivate to streamline workflows and maintain a consistent learning experience across projects.
The all-new Adobe Captivate simplifies the process of publishing eLearning courses for Learning Management Systems (LMS). This blog explains how to prepare, publish, and validate LMS-ready content using Captivate, ensuring compatibility, tracking, and a smooth learner experience.
This article explains how Adobe Captivate 13 allows seamless import of PowerPoint files, transforming static slides into editable, interactive eLearning content. It covers what elements are preserved, how to enhance them, and how speaker notes can be converted into AI-powered narration—streamlining content development and collaboration.
The blog highlights how Adobe Captivate helps instructional designers overcome burnout by simplifying course creation with responsive design, built-in assets, and AI-powered features. It encourages working smarter, not harder, so creators can focus on creativity and regain joy in their work.
Smartphones are changing how children learn by giving them quick access to books, videos, quizzes, and creative tools. They support different learning styles, offer personalized practice, and help spark curiosity through easy research. Phones also build digital literacy and connect students with others. Although they improve access to learning for many families, concerns about screen time, safety, and privacy remain. With clear rules, good app choices, and guidance from parents and teachers, smartphones can support learning and stay useful without becoming a distraction.
