Adobe Captivate 12.6 is here! Explore what’s new

[Saurav_Ghosh]

Hello Captivate community,

We’re thrilled to share that Adobe Captivate 12.6 is now live! This latest update brings meaningful enhancements that improve accessibility, stability, and the overall authoring experience, making it even easier to create engaging, inclusive learning content.

What's new in the update

• Accessibility enhancements: Improved screen reader support, better TOC navigation, and enhanced keyboard accessibility help make your courses more inclusive.

• Performance improvements: Resolved issues around SVG handling, animation timing, and drag-and-drop resizing for a smoother, more reliable experience.

• Simulation improvements: More stable interactions in software simulations mean better learner engagement.

• UI/UX and and other ixes: From Google Fonts rendering to SCORM metadata accuracy and hyperlink editing, many smaller fixes are included based on user feedback.

See Captivate 12.6 release notes for more information on the changes and enhancements.

How do I download the update

Head over to Download Captivate, download Captivate 12.6, and start your eLearning creation journey.

Your feedback matters

We’d love to hear your feedback and experiences with this update. What’s your favorite improvement in 12.6? Share your thoughts below!

[SuperMAL]

I am trying to update right now....why does it hang/stop at 95% and saying "<1 minute left"?  This is the second time I am trying. I quit/force quit the first attempt and it seems to have messed up my Cp 12.5 where now it crashes a lot. Does the update really just take a loooooong time and seem stuck at 95%? How long should I let it stay this way?

[Saurav_Ghosh]

Hi @SuperMAL can you try downloading Captivate from http://adobe.com/products/captivate/vipdownload.html ?

Thanks,

Saurav

[SuperMAL]

Thanks. Downloading....2GB file. Do I need to also download and install "ReadSpeaker text-to-speech Voices for Mac bit" ?

[Saurav_Ghosh]

ReadSpeaker is required of you want to install Captivate voices for mac.

Try with just CP first.

[SuperMAL]

Thanks so much for your help in providing that link! I have successfully installed 12.6 it seems....so far it has not crashed in early testing. I can get on with workiing in it now...awesome!

[Saurav_Ghosh]

Awesome! Thanks for confirming.

[b.rembrandt]

WARNING: DO NOT UPGRADE.  IT WILL BREAK YOUR ACCORDIONS AND CAROSEL WIDGETS. 

[Saurav_Ghosh]

Hi @b.rembrandt 

Could you please share more details on the issues you're facing? You can also mail me at saghosh@adobe.com with your queries.

[b.rembrandt]

Thank you for the reply.  Here is my open case:  

Your Adobe Case ADB-39701919-W6B5 CRM:03286000001114

[b.rembrandt]

We really appreciate your time and patience while we investigated this issue.
We would like to inform you that the problem you have reported is related to the accordion widget. The error is reproducible on the slides where the accordion widget is used. Specifically, it has been observed on slide numbers 26, 38, 44, 77, 90, 98, 108, 116, and 124.

To confirm the behavior, we created a test project in Captivate 12.5 using the accordion widget and then upgraded it to Captivate 12.6.
The same issue occurred, indicating that the problem is specific to the accordion widget in 12.6. Other widgets are unaffected.

We have logged this issue with our engineering team under
Bug No: CAP-4206343.

Meanwhile, You could follow the below mentioned Workarounds:
1. Delete and re-add the accordion widgets directly in Captivate 12.6 on the affected slides. This should resolve the issue.

2. Alternatively, you may choose to continue working in Captivate 12.5, where this problem does not occur. 
Below is the installer for Captivate 12.5:
Captivate 12.5 Installer

[b.rembrandt]

The link to the 12.5 installer they sent, went to a version for the PC.  I am on the mac. They knew I am on the Mac.  Had to call again 😞

[Mayank_Meh]

Hi b.rembrandt,

Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

We are working on the fix for widget issues after the upgrade to 12.6. As soon as the fix is ready will update this thread.

[andreak4342287]

Has there been an update to the widget issue affecting the accordion? 

[GGOCJ]

Is there a way for me to get the link for Captivate 12.5.  My accordions broke, as well.  

As a positive to that happening, I created my own accordion... and was able to add text to speech to it, as well as a few other things.  The only thing I can't do is change the states of what happens to the accordion bar, or make the arrow change 90 degrees... it's strictly horizontal or verticle.

[kasim1980]

Hi Saurav,

I have installed adobe captivate with latest version 12.6. below error message appear on the screen and it wont work any more.  Please help.

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[David247456345qyn]

It's a shame this update did not include basic spell-checking functionality. Also, the update mentions hyperlink editing, which I was looking forward to but unfortunately, I am still unable to edit the colour of hyperlink text – contrast was an issue with the hyperlink colour and my background colour.

[William232687768j33]

I'm trying to submit a ticket to our IT to get ours updated, but when I go into 'Help' > 'Check for Updates' it says 12.5 and that my software is up to date? Did they pause the update because of all the issues I'm reading about?

[William232687768j33]

This is also happening to me. I am weary of clicking links to download updates when I've been able to do it the way you've described before. Following....