Adobe Captivate: The Essentials & Beyond [2026 Edition] — Now Updated for 13.1

If you’re using the new version of Adobe Captivate, there’s good news.

The 2026 edition of Adobe Captivate: The Essentials and Beyond has just been updated to include the latest Captivate 13.1 enhancements—so you can stay current without guessing what’s changed or how to use it.

Book cover for 'Adobe Captivate: The Essentials & Beyond' featuring a kitten playing with a green ball marked 'Cp'. The background is a solid light green.

What’s New in This Update?

The updated book adds practical, hands-on content focused on features developers are asking about right now:

Upgrade Your Classic Projects
If you’ve got legacy content, you don’t have to start over. New lessons walk you through how to bring Captivate Classic projects into the new Captivate, so you can reuse what you’ve already built and modernize your workflow.

Master the New Slider Widget
The slider widget opens the door to interactive surveys and learner input. The new content shows you exactly how it works, how to configure it, and how to use it effectively in real-world projects.

Bonus: Branding Blocks Activities
Consistency matters. The book now includes bonus, hands-on activities that teach you how to use branding blocks to add headers, footers, and a polished, consistent look across your project.

Same Project-Based Learning—With the Latest Features Built In

If you’ve used my books before, you know the approach:
no fluff, no theory overload—just step-by-step, project-based learning.

You’ll still build a complete, real-world project from the ground up while learning how the new features fit into your workflow. The difference is that now, everything is aligned with Captivate 13.1.

To learn more or purchase the book, click or tap here.

Articulate Storyline 360: The Essentials & Beyond [2026 Edition]—The Hands-On Workbook to Build Real eLearning Skills

If you’ve ever opened Articulate Storyline 360 and wondered where to start, the issue isn’t the software—it’s the lack of a clear path.

Random tutorials don’t build real skill.
Building does.

That’s exactly what Articulate Storyline 360: The Essentials & Beyond is designed to fix.

👉 Get the book: https://www.iconlogic.com/articulate-storyline-360.html

A cute golden retriever puppy holding a blue and orange chew toy labeled 'Storyline' in its mouth, with a purple background featuring the title 'Articulate Storyline 360: The Essentials and Beyond' and author names.

Build—Don’t Just Follow Along

This is a hands-on workbook, not a reference guide.

You’ll:

  • Start by exploring a completed project (see how it all fits)
  • Build your own course step by step
  • Reinforce skills with guided activities and confidence checks

No fluff. No disconnected features. Just real development.

What You’ll Learn

You won’t just click buttons—you’ll understand how to create working eLearning.

  • Slides, layers, states, and triggers
  • Drag-and-drop and branching scenarios
  • Variables and conditional logic
  • Quizzes that go beyond basic recall
  • AI features that speed up development
  • Accessibility best practices

Everything ties together into projects you can actually use.

Built for Real-World Skills

This workbook is designed the way people actually learn:

  • Step-by-step, hands-on instruction
  • Real projects—not throwaway exercises
  • Minimal theory, maximum application

Whether you’re new or leveling up, you’ll leave with usable skills—not just notes.

Become the Go-To Developer

Teams don’t need someone who “knows Storyline.”
They need someone who can build.

This workbook helps you:

  • Turn content into engaging eLearning
  • Solve problems independently
  • Build faster and more confidently

That’s how you become the person your team relies on.

Get Started

All you need:

  • The workbook
  • A trial or subscription to Articulate 360
  • A willingness to build as you learn

No experience required.

This isn’t just another book.
It’s your step-by-step path to building real eLearning—and becoming indispensable.

Upgrade to the New Adobe Captivate: Reuse Your Captivate Classic Projects Without Rebuilds

Comparison of Classic Captivate 2019 and New Captivate interfaces showing faster progress and time saved.

You’ve already built the project. The question is: can you use it in Captivate 13.1 without rebuilding everything?

The short answer: yes—but expect some cleanup.

If you’re importing Adobe Captivate Classic (CpC) projects into Captivate 13.1, two things will almost always need your attention: click boxes and fonts. Handle those correctly, and you’ll save hours (or days) of redevelopment.

What to Expect During Import

The import process itself is straightforward. Open Captivate 13.1 and import your CpC project.

Here’s what typically comes through without issue:

  • Slide structure
  • Images and most visual assets
  • Text content (though not always styled correctly)

Where things get challenging is interactivity and formatting.

Fix #1: Replacing Click Box Functionality

Click boxes don’t translate cleanly into Captivate 13.1. After import, you may notice:

  • Interactions that no longer respond
  • Navigation that’s broken
  • Invisible or non-functional clickable areas

The Fix

Rebuild those interactions using supported objects:

  • Replace click boxes with buttons or interactive components
  • Reassign actions (Next Slide, Jump to Slide, Show/Hide, etc.)
  • Reconnect any logic tied to the original interaction

This step is manual, but it’s also a chance to simplify and modernize your design.

Fix #2: Updating Fonts Project-Wide

Font issues are common after import and can make your project look inconsistent.

What You’ll See

  • Fonts that don’t work as expected
  • Mismatched text styles
  • Layout shifts caused by font changes

The Fix

Update fonts globally instead of slide by slide:

  • Select a standard font for the project
  • Apply it across all slides
  • Review headings, captions, and interactive text for consistency

A quick global update can dramatically improve the final look.

Want to see the process?

Here’s a YouTube video that demonstrates the import process from Adobe Captivate Classic to Adobe Captivate.

Bottom Line

You don’t need to rebuild your Captivate Classic projects from scratch—but you do need a plan.

Focus on:

  • Replacing click box interactions
  • Standardizing fonts

Do that, and your legacy content can transition cleanly into Captivate 13.1.

Ready to Work Faster in Captivate?

If you’re using Captivate regularly, hands-on training can dramatically shorten your development time and improve your output.

👉 Explore Adobe Captivate training from IconLogic:
https://www.iconlogic.com/instructor-led-training/software-title/captivate.html