Copying and pasting objects

Once you have created an object such as a caption, highlight box, or click box, you can copy that object and paste it onto the same slide, a different slide in your movie, or several slides in your movie at the same time. This can save you a great deal of time, especially if you create intricate objects with specific sizes, colors, and formatting.

Tip: You can also copy and paste objects between different movies. For more information, see Copying and pasting objects from other projects.

To copy an object and paste it on a different slide:

  1. Open a Captivate movie.

  2. Double-click on the slide containing the object you want to copy.

  3. Right-click on the object.

  4. Select Copy from the pop-up menu.

  5. Open the slide to which you want to copy the object. If the Filmstrip is displayed, you can click on any slide. Alternatively, click on the Storyboard tab and then double-click an individual slide.

  6. Right-click and select Paste Object from the pop-up menu.

To copy an object and paste it on multiple slides:

  1. Open a Captivate movie.

  2. Double-click on the slide containing the object you want to copy.

  3. Right-click on the object.

  4. Select Copy from the pop-up menu.

  5. Select the slides to which you want to copy the object. Hold down the Shift key and click on multiple consecutive slides or hold down the Ctrl key and select any slides, even if they are not consecutive. You can use the Filmstrip or the Storyboard tab.

  6. Right-click again and select Paste Object from the pop-up menu.

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