Creating interactive slideshows with
Adobe Muse
by Dani Beaumont
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In this video, you'll learn how to add interactivity to websites you build with Adobe Muse. You'll get an overview of the different types of widgets available in the Widgets Library. Then you'll take a closer look at adding Menu Bar widgets.
In Muse, the Menu Bar widgets dynamically display the page names and link to each page. As you edit your site plan and rename or create new pages, the menu items update automatically — ensuring that the menu never has broken links. You'll also check out a Thumbnail Slideshow widget to learn how to configure the display options and add your images to the slideshow. You'll see how the thumbnails are generated and how easy it is to control the transitions in the slideshow.
To get started working with Muse, you can download and install the free beta software at http://muse.adobe.com.
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Dani Beaumont has been managing innovative applications in the Web and Design space for over 20 years. Before working on the Muse team, Dani was integral in the acquisition and integration of Business Catalyst into the Adobe web solutions portfolio. She's also served as the Product Manager for Adobe Fireworks for two releases and Macromedia Director before the Adobe acquisition.