Player Settings & Elements

This article outlines the standards for configuring the Storyline player interface, including component settings, navigation features, and audio synchronization guidelines.

Player Configuration

Player Style

• Use the Modern light player with GT purple accent (included in the Storyline template)

Seekbar

• Internal review: Draggable during review cycles
• Final LMS version: Draggable functionality restricted
• Included in the Storyline template

Player Tabs

Resources Tab

• Requirement: Always included
• Content:
  • Attach PDF of slides/script after beta review
  • Verify links open correctly when clicked

Help Tab

• Functionality:
  • Confirm trigger works (if present)
  • Ensure help content displays properly
• Placement: Accessible via tab (not in the menu)

Glossary

• Requirement: Confirm with project manager (varies by project)
• Placement: Never in the menu

Seekbar & Audio Synchronization

Slides Without Audio

• Hide seekbar and script button

Feedback Layer Seekbar Behavior

• If no audio: Ensure feedback layer seekbar turned off

Timeline Alignment

• Seekbar duration must closely match audio length
• Avoid extended silence periods at audio end

Validation Checklist

• Modern light player with GT purple accent applied
• Seekbar draggable in review builds only
• Resources tab PDFs functional post-beta
• Help tab triggers tested
• Glossary excluded from menu (if present)
• Seekbar hidden on audio-less slides
• Feedback layer seekbars static when silent
• No excessive silence in audio timelines