Simulating a mutiple line text entry-what is the better approach?

[mizen]

I brand new to Captivate but hail from a past Authorware background. I'm creating an exercise where the user must add 5 individual terms to a list.

I'd like to accomplish this with one text box but it looks like I am going to have to have 5 separate slides and swap things such that on entry 2 I show entry 1 and on entry 3 I show entry 1,2 etc.

Also-I need to switch the text in the entry box. I'm going to reserach the manual on this as I am sure I am missing something.

Thanks

[mizen]

Found the font panel-...

[Lilybiri]

You will need 5 Text Entry Boxes, but not necessarily on 5 slides. It is possible to time each TEB on the timeline.  Let the user give the first item in a first TEB on the start of the Timeline. The standard action when confirming the entry (by a button or a shortcut like Enter) is 'Continue', so the slide will continue and get to the second TEB. The user gives the second entry, after confirming the slide will continue, you are getting to the third TEB.

I hope this is not too confusing. Perhaps this screenshot will explain more:

[mizen]

This is very good as I was looking at the timeline and not realizing I could "merge" five events into one timeline.

Thanks

I've got another question about variables but will do some research tonight before I cry uncle...

This is a very interesting program...a delightful day with a new app....