# Merging objects into a slide

Any object that you create and place on a slide such as an image, caption, click box, highlight box, text entry box, or button can be merged into the slide. Merging permanently removes the object as an object and makes the object part of the slide.

The merging feature can be useful in several different situations. For example, if you import a large image into a slide containing other objects, you can merge the image into the slide so that it can serve as a static background for the other objects. If you create Back and Next click boxes for the lower-left and lower-right corners of your movie slides, you can merge the click boxes into the slide so that other objects cannot be moved in front of them.

#### To merge an object into a slide:

1. Open a Captivate movie.

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

3. Right-click on the object that you want to merge into the slide. For example, an image, caption, or click box.

4. Select Merge into Background from the pop-up menu.

5. A warning dialog box appears stating that merging cannot be "undone" and asking you to confirm the merge. Click Yes.

The object is merged into the slide.