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Dynamic Titles
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Instantly update the text within published titles by editing an associated published XML file. Makes updating published titles fast and easy.
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Convenient Title Explorer Options
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Save time by quickly opening chapters and sections in the Title Explorer all at once or easily collapsing them with one click of a button. Also collapse non-plate child objects such as actions at the title level and set your desired width of the Title Explorer to be saved and restored each time Lectora is launched.
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“This Object” Action Target
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For easy copying and pasting of actions to objects, utilize the target “This Object,” which eliminates the need to list a specific object name as your target.
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Mute & Unmute FLV Media
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Globally mute and unmute audio across a title for all FLV media.
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Instant Opening of HTML Folder
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Easily access your published folder with all your HTML files by simply clicking on Preview in Browser button .
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Easily Accessible Properties Dialog
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View an object’s properties quickly and easily. When selecting an object, that object’s properties will instantly display anywhere you choose. Move the window around, hide it, or keep it in your desired location.
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Alignment Tools
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Align and space multiple objects easily to ensure consistency.
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Keyboard & Configurable Shortcuts
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Create your own custom shortcuts, add new hotkeys to the standard set of tools within Lectora, or utilize preexisting keyboard shortcuts, which saves time and increases efficiency.
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Time-Saving Page Layouts
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Ensure consistency of the look of pages by utilizing any of the 25 predefined page layouts or create your own custom layout to save time and share with colleagues.
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Easy Moving of Individual Objects Within a Group
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Save time by quickly moving individual objects within a group by simply holding down the ALT key while moving the object.
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Reestablish Object Order
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When selecting an object during editing, the object is brought to the top level so users can easily see and manipulate it. After editing, the object automatically goes back to the level it was originally placed.
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Display HTML Page Names
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Conveniently view the HTML page names within your title at the top of each page properties box.
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Paragraph & Text Formatting
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Format text and paragraphs similar to popular word processing programs by adding bulleted and numbered lists which can start at any number you choose, indent text, check spelling, highlight text, and much more. Save time by utilizing the font drop-down list that shows a visual representation of the font type and places the most recently used fonts at the top of the list.
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Wrap Around Text Blocks
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Text automatically moves and wraps around images, making the layouts of text boxes with images easy to design.
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Edit Mode Navigation
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Navigate between pages easily while in edit mode by utilizing the page up and down keys that enable you to quickly switch between pages.
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Border & Margin Creator
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Make text stand out by creating completely customizable text blocks with margins and borders that include graphic options such as 3D cutout and 3D ridge border.
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Time-Saving Page Layouts
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Ensure consistency of the look of pages by utilizing any of the 25 predefined page layouts or create your own custom layout to save time and share with colleagues.
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Equation Editor
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Create and edit mathematical formulas and equations.
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Table of Contents
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Generate an optional customizable table of contents instantly for easy user navigation.
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Media Open Dialog
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Conveniently play and preview all audio and video before adding it to your title.
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Grids & Snap to Grids
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Organize content on a page and easily space and align objects to the pixel, which saves time in creating the layout of pages.
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Zoom
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Easily edit content by zooming in or out.
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“Paste As” Functionality
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Paste in rich text, plain text, and different formats of images and conveniently keep your desired text format options when pasting from your clipboard, which saves time and effort.
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Automated Menu Builder
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Build customizable menus quickly and easily with optional borders, colors, and backgrounds. Align menu items and multi-line items to enhance the look of your menu.
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Object Drop Visibility
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While moving pages, chapters, or objects in the left hand pane, use the lines between objects to ensure accuracy.
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Display Cursor Position/Color
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Know exactly where your cursor is within a title with the ability to display the X and Y coordinates of the cursor. Also ensure graphic consistency by displaying the RGB value of the color where the cursor lies.
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Eyedropper Color Selection
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Change the color of text, shapes, or lines to ensure that they all have matching colors and maintain consistency. When using a custom color, save time by applying it to all color selections within your title.
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Easy Object Moving
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Easily move objects horizontally or vertically by holding the Shift key, thus saving time in designing or changing the layout of a page.
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Automated Page Numbering
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Number pages within a title, chapter, and/or section instantly to save time and effort.
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Auto Update
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Check for Service Packs automatically, keeping you up to date with the latest modifications.
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Global Font Control
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Change global font type, color, and/or size across an entire title to save time.
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Specify Offsets for Objects
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Inherit objects from all sides of the page, enabling you to quickly create headers, footers, and right or left side page navigation.
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Search, Find & Replace Text
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Search and find all text easily within a title, including question feedback, message display, menu text, action object URLs, and notes and easily replace the specified text if desired, saving time and effort.
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Reference List
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Generate a comprehensive reference list automatically at the end of a course, which can include author, title of work, web address, publisher, and date of publication to ensure attribution and copyright laws.
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Group Objects
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Create hide/show actions quickly and efficiently by grouping multiple objects together, thus saving time in creating interactivity.
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Group Actions
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Create an action group to trigger several actions at once, saving time and effort.
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Object Search
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Quickly find objects by utilizing the search function.
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Fast Import and Filter
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Easily import XML or run filters, such as the zip filter, without having to open a title first.
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Defaulted Object & Action Name
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Easily identify the objects you’ve used by defaulting to the name of the resource, saving time in locating objects. Also quickly locate actions by defaulting to the name of the “on” and “action” fields.
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Resource Manager
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Quickly locate any resource throughout your title for fast deletion, revision, or editing.
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Easy Object Editing
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X and Y coordinates show the width and height of selected objects so you can quickly and precisely edit the size and position of selected objects. Simply click once inside the coordinates and values will be automatically highlighted for fast modification.
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Time-Saving Tab Key Navigation
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Save time by quickly switching focus between objects in your workspace with the simple stroke of the tab key.
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Optional Text Formatting Marks
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For easy editing, display text formatting marks such as paragraph returns, spaces, page breaks, and more.
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Object Icons
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Locate objects in a list quickly by viewing icons for objects in your title.
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Reset Objects to Original Size
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When editing an image, animation, or button, easily reset the object to its original size in order to eliminate stretching and keep the initial quality of the object.
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Adjustable Spacing and Line Height
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Adjust line height within a text block and choose your own paragraph spacing.
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Inheritance
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Eliminate repetitive inserting of the same objects for high speed content development by easily inheriting specific objects throughout your entire title or specified chapters.
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