Audio + Text
Create an audio, image and text page.
What is an Audio + Text page?
The Audio + Text page accommodates a .mp3 audio files and related text. The page is perfect for short audio clips or podcast extracts.
Quick steps: how to create & edit an Audio + Text page
Open Authoring. Create or open a Learning Story, Assessment or Survey content type.
Open the Editor.
Add an Audio + Text page. Select the + icon and choose Audio + Text from the Add Page options.
Edit the Audio + Text page. Select the page to view the Page Options, and select Update to add and edit content. Upload a .mp3 audio file (no larger than 5MB), add an image, and enter your text. The image must be at least 1136 x 758px in size (.jpg or .png format).
Format text layout and style. Use the toolbar for basic text formatting, and toggle to Advanced Settings for further layout options.
Audio + Text Advanced Settings
Background Colour Select an alternative background colour to override the theme default.
Image Size Large (default), Medium, Small
Autoplay Audio By default, audio is auto-played as soon as the user opens the page. If you do not choose to autoplay, a play button will be added.
When the audio ends... Decide what happens at the end of the audio clip: Play again (default), Stop, Go to next page.
Image Effect (Non-Mobile) Choose a image effect for the desktop/tablet version of your story. Effects include adding a white frame and/or a dark shadow.
Image Tilt (Non-Mobile) Tilt your image left or right.
Audio + Text Tips and FAQs
What format and size should the audio file be?
Audio files must be in .mp3 format and no larger than 5MB.
How many audio files can I add to a story?
In stories, use audio files sparingly to avoid lagging. Use Streams if your content is audio-rich.
Why does my audio not autoplay?
First pages do not autoplay. If you choose to Autoplay the audio, a play icon will still show if it is the first page in your story. This is due to browser policies that prevent autoplay.
How to format an Audio + Text page
Text formatting. Refer to text formatting toolbar options in the Text page.
Image formatting. Refer to the Advanced Settings.
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