Using Hotspots, Popups, and Links

Hotspots can be inserted on images to provide additional information or hints to end users. In addition, you can insert the following items in text within standard content areas:

1. Popups- Displays text with the hotspot. Popups can be shown by default or displayed based on a trigger.
2. Web Link- Launches a destination website in a new web browser window.
3. Page Link- Opens another page within the course.
4. Resource Link- Opens a document in the current window or a new web browser window.

Inserting a Hotspot on an Image

1. Select a page that contains an image.
2. Click on the image on which you want to insert the hotspot.
3. Select Insert > Hotspot to display the Hotspot Properties window.
4. Click General in the left pane and choose from the following options:

   NOTE:

   Depending on the type selected, some of the following options may not be displayed.

   Field	Description
   Type	Specify Popup, Web Link, Page Link, or Resource Link. Popup: Displays text based on an assigned trigger. Web Link: Launches a webpage. Page Link: Links to another page within the course. Resource Link: Links to a document in a course page.
   Trigger	Specify Mouse click or Mouse over.
   Tooltip Text	Enter text to display when a user pauses the mouse on the popup.
   Title	Enter text to be displayed as the hotspot title.
   Link Location	Enter the location of the link.
   Show popup by default	Select the Show popup by default checkbox to display the hotspot in published output.
   Localized	Check the Localized checkbox to indicate that the link should be localized.

5. Click Display in the left pane and choose from the following options:

   Field	Description
   Background Color	Specify a background color for the hotspot. This will display as a gradient box with a matching border in a published course. NOTE: Click More Colors on the color drop-down list to choose custom colors.
   Image	Specify an image for the hotspot.
   Layout	Specify the position of the hotspot. Choose from Top left corner, Top right corner, Center, Bottom left corner, Bottom right corner.
   Visible	Select the Visible checkbox to display the hotspot in published output.

6. Click OK.
7. Perform the following as needed:

   If You Want To	Then
   Edit hotspot properties	Right-click on the hotspot. Select Edit Hotspot.... Click General in the left pane and edit the required information. Click OK to save changes.

Moving and Adjusting a Hotspot

1. Click on the hotspot.
2. Drag the hotspot to the desired location on the image, or click and drag on a sizing handle to resize.

   NOTE:

   Optionally, you can use the cursor keys to move the hotspot around on the image.

Inserting Popups, Web Links, Page Links and Resource Links in Text

1. Select and highlight text within the content area.
2. Right-click and select Insert > Insert Link.
3. Complete the following fields:

   NOTE:

   Depending on the type selected, some of the following options may not be displayed.

   Field	Description
   Type	Specify Popup, Web Link, Page Link, or Resource Link. Popup: Displays text based on an assigned trigger. Web Link: Launches a webpage. Page Link: Links to another page within the course. Resource Link: Links to a document in a course page.
   Link Location	Specify a destination website, or a link to published content to launch from the published course.
   Page	Expand or collapse the tree view as needed. Select a page from the list.
   Available Resources	Select a resource from the list.
   Open in new window	Select this option to open the link in a new window in the published course. NOTE: Selecting this option will attempt to open the link in a new window; however, some applications' security settings will override this setting.
   Localized	Check the Localized checkbox to indicate that the link should be localized.

4. Click OK.