Wondering how to create a text box with variables...

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August 12, 2014
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Hi everyone,

I was wondering how to create a text box, that at the beginning of the presentation, the audience fills in regarding what they think constitutes the role they have been chosen for.

I would like that same box to then appear at the end of the presentation, with the text they typed in at the beginning, so they can reflect on what they think now, and what they thought then. I understand this is done using variables, but i'm not 100% sure.

I hope I've worded this okay!

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Lilybiri

Legend

I suppose you are talking about a Text Entry Box. Each TEV has an

associated variable, generic name (which I do mostly replace by a more

significant name, using the X bilutton next to the variable name) is the

same as the name of the TEB. You can insert that variable .anywhere in a

text container - can be a caption or a shape -.using a similar X button in

the Properties panel of the text container. Where to find that button

depends on your CP version. Which do you use?

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Brig12Author

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Hi Lilybiri,

I currently have Captivate 8.

Lilybiri

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This screenshot shows the properties panel, Style tab for the TEB. I relabeled it to My_TEB, used the X button to create a user variable v_choice that will replace the generic Text_Entry_Box_1/

This is the properties panel of a Shape, I went in Edit mode (double clicking)to make the Character section appear, where you find the X button. It opens the dialog box 'Insert Variable' and you can choose the var associated with the TEB. The Maximum Length will define how many characters will be displayed, the value of a variable has maximum 256 characters.

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