Adding Triggers in Articulate Storyline 2

Hi Folks..!

Looking for the best and pocket-friendly eLearning authoring tool in the industry? Fret not. Simply go for Articulate Storyline. It is the basic authoring tool commonly utilized by instructional designers across the globe. And now, Articulate Storyline 2 is creating the entire buzz. You can easily create online courses by referring to the current version of the authoring tool. Simply because it comes with easy-to-operate interactive elements that can be efficiently used in the learning process to build effective tutorials or any sort of documentation needed for the eLearning.

What are Triggers?

If you want your course to look amazing and equally interactive then opt for ‘triggers’. It performs different actions at a well-defined time slot which makes the overall interactivity interesting. The best part about using triggers is that they are extremely easy to use.

Let’s take a look.

Do not get confused about how to add triggers or how to add them. All you have to do is remember only three basic things in mind. The first thing is what happens when you add a trigger, what is the location of the trigger? Whether it will get added to a slide, to a layer, to an object, or to a character? And lastly, what actually happen when a trigger option is added to your course?

How to add a trigger?

In order to add a trigger, you need to select an object first. If you want to add it to a slide or a layer, you have to click on the layer or the slide and deselect all the objects. Further, you can perform the actions below.

1.?????Click the Create a new trigger icon (looks like a blank piece of paper) in the Triggers panel.

2.?????Go to the 'Insert' tab on the ribbon and click Trigger.

3.?????If you're working with a button, you can also click the Add trigger link in the Triggers panel.

On the trigger icon panel, there is an icon that helps you to create a new trigger. It is placed at the extreme left and is usually the first option. It appears like a blank piece of paper.

Further, move your mouse cursor to the 'Insert ‘tab button on the trigger icon ribbon and simply click on it.

If you want, you can also add a button, if needed. Adding a trigger link helps to do so.