Data Entry

The Data Entry feature lets you populate a variable with information the learner types in, for example, learner name, learner thoughts on a topic, or information needed from the learner to complete an activity or exercise. Data Entry boxes can accept text or number content, and you can add as many as you'd like to a slide

There are three components to consider when working with Data Entry boxes:

• First, the box that will contain the information that the learner types.
• Second, a trigger that sends the typed input into the variable.
• Third, a reference to display the typed input (variable contents). This can be the default of clicking away from the Data Entry box but is most often based on a click of a button.
  

Inserting a Data Entry box

The following steps allow you to insert a Data Entry box:

1. From the Insert tab, choose Data Entry from the Interactive Objects area of the ribbon.
2. Navigate to Text Entry or Number Entry.
3. Click-and-drag on the slide to draw the Data Entry box.
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