Create a Script (you learned about scripts on page 24) to serve as the foundation of a project.

The Script can be created in any program, such as MS Word, and must include the detailed steps necessary to accomplish the tasks. In case you have never done it, you can change the font and font size in WordPad by first selecting the text and then choosing Format > Font.

Start WordPad. (One way to start WordPad is to choose Start > All Programs > Accessories > WordPad)

Use WordPad to open WordPadFile.doc from the Captivate4Data folder.

Practice the steps you wrote in the Script. Make any changes necessary to the Script and practice the steps again. The steps you wrote out should be very detailed. If you left anything out, add it. The process you are going through now will help create the project’s narration very soon. Take your time and be thorough.

Using Captivate, create a software simulation that uses the following options:

Record the WordPadFile.doc application and set the capture area to Custom Size, 640 x 480.

Select Demonstration Mode (you learned how to use this mode on page 28).

Select Microphone from the Audio drop-down menu of the Automatic Recording window.

You have not learned to use the Audio option while recording during the lessons in this book. However, if your script is detailed, you will be able to record your audio at the same time that you record the lesson.

When you begin recording the lesson, you will see a countdown, beginning with 3 and working down to 1, that is supposed to prepare you for your narration. It would be a good idea to clear your throat during this countdown.

When finished recording the lesson, save the project to the Captivate4Data folder as MyRecordNarrationLab.

Add captions to your project’s slides as necessary.

Edit the audio on your slides as necessary.

Make any Timeline adjustments necessary.