Spelling error free projects in Adobe Captivate 5

Adobe 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 […]

Composition & Layout for Multimedia eLearning Projects

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! 😉

Creating large modular projects using Captivate 4

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 […]

Adaptive Learning with Adobe Captivate

This discussion is about elearning experts’ experiences using Adobe Captivate for adaptive learning projects.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Register for the Adobe Learning Summit 2026

If you’ve been thinking about attending the Adobe Learning Summit, this is the moment to stop waiting and register.

Right now, the full conference pass is only $299 — a $400 savings compared to the regular price. For a multi-day, Adobe-led event focused on learning design, development, and emerging AI workflows, that price point alone makes this an easy decision.

How to Record Demo, Training, & Assessment Simulations in Adobe Captivate 13

In this video, I walk you through using Adobe Captivate 13 to record software simulations, including demos, training, and assessments. If you’re looking for a step-by-step tutorial on recording software simulations, setting up capture options, and using app regions in Adobe Captivate, you’re in the right place! I cover everything you need to get started, including tips on choosing recording modes, adjusting preferences, and optimizing your simulation projects for eLearning. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced user, this guide will help you master Adobe Captivate 13 for eLearning software simulations.

Captivate 13.0 Video Playbar controls

In Captivate 2019 the video playbar has a re-wind and forward function. In Captivate 13.0 the Video Playbar controls do not appear to allow rewind / forward? Am I missing something here?

5 Time-Saving Habits for Adobe Captivate Developers

Looking to speed up your eLearning development? In this post, I share 5 essential workflow habits for Adobe Captivate, including tips on Object Styles, Master Slides, and Shared Actions. Learn how to eliminate repetitive tasks and keep your projects organized.

Visuals in Adobe Captivate

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.

How We Build Better eLearning Faster: A Learning Developer

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.

How to Use Adobe Firefly in Captivate 13 to Generate Engaging Course Visuals

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.

Creating Reusable Course Templates in the All-New Adobe Captivate

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.