# Using the Filmstrip

Edit view contains the optional Filmstrip. The Filmstrip lets you see all of the slides in a movie and work with them while editing an individual slide in Edit view. Using Edit view and the Filmstrip together is a fast and productive way to work in Captivate.

#### To view the Filmstrip:

1. Open a Captivate movie.

2. Double-click any slide to open the slide in Edit view.

The Filmstrip appears. (Example)

The Filmstrip appears, by default, on the left side of the Document window in Edit view.

- The Filmstrip displays all of the slides in your movie in viewing order. You can change the slide order by dragging a slide to a new location within the movie. (To select multiple slides, hold down the Shift or Control key when clicking on slides; to select all slides, press Control+A.)

- If a slide has a label (short title) assigned, the label appears under the slide. It can be easier to move slides and jump to a specific slide if you have assigned labels instead of just using the slide number.

- If a slide has an audio file associated with it, the audio icon
  appears in the lower right corner of the slide. You can click the sound icon to show a menu with sound options such a Play, Import, and Edit.

- If a slide is locked, the lock icon
  appears in the lower right corner of the slide. You can click the lock icon to unlock the slide.

- If a slide contains mouse movement, the mouse icon
  appears in the lower right corner of the slide. You can click the mouse icon to show a menu with mouse options such as Show/Hide Mouse, Mouse Properties, and pointer choices.<Is my use of bold/particular vs. plain/general accurate here? -a.s.>

- By default, the Filmstrip appears on the left side of the program window. You can change the location to fit the way you work. From the View menu, select Filmstrip Orientation and then select Left, Top, Right, or Bottom.

- By default, the Filmstrip shows slides in a medium thumbnail view. You can change the size of the slides, if necessary, by clicking the View menu, selecting Thumbnail Size, and then selecting Small, Medium, or Large.