Here is what you will learn during lessons covered in this book:

Module 1: Essential Skills with a Twist

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Planning eLearning Projects, page 3

• The Development Process, page 4

• Resolution and Recording Size, page 7

• Custom Recordings, page 14

• Text Caption Pre-Editing, page 18

And You Will Learn To:

• Rehearse a Script, page 9

• Edit Captivate’s Preferences, page 11

• Set Recording Keys, page 13

• Record a Custom Simulation, page 14

• Edit a Text Capture Template, page 18

Module 2: Working with PowerPoint and Rescaling

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• PowerPoint, page 24

• PowerPoint Collaboration, page 28

• Rescaling Projects, page 30

And You Will Learn To:

• Import a PowerPoint Presentation, page 24

• Round-Trip PowerPoint Edits, page 26

• Synch with Source, page 28

• Rescale a Project, page 30

Module 3: Custom Styles, Branching and Aggregating

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Custom Styles, page 34

• Combining Projects, page 40

• Branching, page 44

• Slide Groups, page 49

• Aggregator, page 51

And You Will Learn To:

• Create a Text Caption Style, page 34

• Apply a Style Globally, page 37

• Export and Import a Style, page 38

• Label a Slide, page 40

• Copy/Paste Project Assets, page 42

• Use Buttons to Create a Branch, page 44

• Explore the Branching Tab, page 46

• Create a Slide Group, page 49

• Publish SWFs, page 51

• Aggregate SWFs, page 53

Module 4: Question Pools

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Pools and Random Question Slides, page 56

And You Will Learn To:

• Insert a Question Slide, page 56

• Rename and Create Question Pools, page 59

• Add Questions to Question Pools, page 61

• Insert Random Question Slides, page 63

Module 5: Accessible eLearning

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Accessibility and Captivate, page 66

• Accessibility Text, page 69

• Shortcut Keys, page 73

• Closed Captioning, page 76

And You Will Learn To:

• Set Document Information, page 67

• Enable Accessibility, page 68

• Add Accessibility Text to Slides, page 69

• Import Slide Audio, page 70

• Add Shortcut Keys, page 73

• Add Closed Captions, page 76

Module 6: Variables and Widgets

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Variables, page 82

• Widgets, page 93

And You Will Learn To:

• Add Project Information, page 82

• Insert a System Variable, page 83

• Edit a System Variable, page 86

• Create a User Variable, page 88

• Use a Variable to Gather Data, page 89

• Insert and Format a Widget, page 93

Module 7: Reviewing and Background Editing

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Shared Review, page 100

• Background Editing, page 111

• Work with Photoshop Layers, page 114

And You Will Learn To:

• Send a Project for Shared Review, page 101

• Add Comments to a Review File, page 103

• Review and Reply to Comments, page 107

• Create a Image Mask, page 111

• Edit a Slide Background, page 113

• Work with Photoshop Layers, page 114

• Delete a Slide Background, page 114

• Import Layers, page 115

• Work With Photoshop Layers, page 116

Module 8: Master Slides and Project Templates

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Master Slides, page 120

• Project Templates, page 126

• Template Placeholders, page 132

And You Will Learn To:

• Add an Image to a Master Slide, page 120

• Apply a Master Slide to Project Slides, page 121

• Edit a Master Slide, page 122

• Unlink a Master Slide, page 123

• Create a Project Template, page 126

• Copy/Paste Project Assets, page 127

• Export/Import Project Assets, page 129

• Create a Mask, page 131

• Insert a Text Animation Placeholder, page 132

• Create a Project From a Template, page 134

Module 9: Reporting Results

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Acrobat.com, page 136

• LMS Reporting Options, page 144

• Manifest Files, page 147

• Advanced Interaction, page 149

• Content Packages, page 152

• Uploading to an LMS, page 153

And You Will Learn To:

• Configure Acrobat.com as an LMS, page 136

• Post Results to Acrobat.com, page 138

• Use The Quiz Results Analyzer, page 141

• Review and Chart Quiz Data, page 143

• Set Quiz Reporting Options, page 145

• Create a Manifest File, page 147

• Report a Button Interaction, page 149

• Adjust Slide Object Interaction, page 150

• Publish a Content Package, page 152

• Create an Inquisiq LMS Account, page 154

• Create an LMS Lesson, page 156

• Create an LMS Course, page 158

• Create an LMS Curriculum, page 159

• Test an eLearning Course, page 161

Module 10: Actions

In This Module You Will Learn About:

• Standard Actions, page 164

• Conditional Actions, page 180

And You Will Learn To:

• Create a User Variable, page 164

• Insert Variables into a Text Caption, page 166

• Create Rollover Slidelets, page 169

• Control Object Visibility, page 173

• Create Standard Actions, page 176

• Copy and Delete Standard Actions, page 178

• Create More User Variables, page 180

• Duplicate and Label Slides, page 182

• Create a Conditional Action, page 183

• Insert and Name Text Captions, page 187

• Create a Conditional and Standard Action Combo, page 189

• Name a Decision Block, page 192

• Add Multiple IF Statements, page 193

• Create an Action to Show a Button, page 195

• Attach Actions to Objects, page 196

Kevin Siegel is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc. He has written more than 100 step-by-step computer training books including: Essentials of Adobe Captivate 6, Essentials of Adobe Captivate 5, Essentials of Adobe Captivate 4, Essentials of Adobe Captivate 3, Essentials of Macromedia Captivate, Essentials of RoboDemo 5, Essentials of RoboDemo 4, Essentials of RoboDemo 3, Essentials of Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Essentials of QuarkXPress 7, Accelerated QuarkXPress 6, Essentials of Adobe InDesign CS3, Essentials of Adobe PageMaker 7 and Essentials of Adobe RoboHelp 8 and many more.

Kevin spent five years in the U.S. Coast Guard as an award-winning photojournalist and has more than 24 years experience as a print publisher and technical writer. He is a certified technical trainer, has been a classroom instructor for more than 18 years and is a frequent speaker at trade shows and conventions.

Kevin has been recognized by Adobe Systems, Inc., as one of the Top Five Most Highly-Rated Adobe Certified Instructors Worldwide.