Where do you find the Lectora 21 Timeline and Slide Notes?
December 30, 2021 12:00 AM
Hi! I'm new to Lectora and am unable to find the timeline and slide notes (narration script) so I can sync audio and objects.
In Storyline and Captivate it is found at the bottom of your screen with the Slide Notes for easy access, viewing and making changes.
Thanks in advance!
Solutions (2)
Hi @LisaB2022 welcome to Lectora!
For slide notes you can use an off-stage text block or a "note" which you can find on the Tools menu.
For timing events to a narration this video will help you understand how it works in Lectora.
Also check out: An Articulate Storyline User's Guide to Lectora.
Thanks @wheels. I will try this.
I have a follow-up question Re off-stage text block: Won't the Screen Readers read this and cause challenges for learners using such devices (I am new to accessible learning as well. I read in several places we should not use off-stage anything. Does the Lectora software account for this?
Thanks again.
Discussion (8)
Hi @LisaB2022 welcome to Lectora!
For slide notes you can use an off-stage text block or a "note" which you can find on the Tools menu.
For timing events to a narration this video will help you understand how it works in Lectora.
Also check out: An Articulate Storyline User's Guide to Lectora.
Thanks @wheels. I will try this.
I have a follow-up question Re off-stage text block: Won't the Screen Readers read this and cause challenges for learners using such devices (I am new to accessible learning as well. I read in several places we should not use off-stage anything. Does the Lectora software account for this?
Thanks again.
@wheels THANK YOU again. All the resources provided were VERY helpful. By tomorrow I will have my first 5-minute Lectora module. :)
My understanding is these would be notes only used during development. You could set the property for them to be initially hidden then screen readers, nor anyone else, would ever "see" them. In looking at our templates the instructional text has "Hide from Screen Reader" set, in the example screenshot I also set Initially Hidden.
Articulate Storyline works way better with syncing objects/text/audio with the use of a timeline. One of the big advantages is being able to view your work immediately and adjust visually and easily. Lectora is a real pain to work with.
Some of it is just what you are used to. I find using events to synchronize very natural, but I've done that for years (and as a software developer, I used events quite a lot). The timeline metaphor might be more what you have experience with.
@CarlJFink I agree with it being what you're used to.