Adobe Captivate 3 Training Manual

About this manual

This training manual, produced by the University of Maryland Libraries Guides Group, provides step‑by‑step instructions for using Adobe Captivate 3 to build interactive tutorials. It covers everything from initial setup and required equipment to best practices, recording, editing, and publishing.

The guide includes detailed sections on planning tutorials, audio introductions, design standards, navigation, and troubleshooting, as well as contact information for library support services.

What's inside

• Introducing Adobe Captivate
• Important Things to Consider Before Getting Started
• Best Practices Using Adobe Captivate
• Getting Started
• The Recording (Screen Capturing) Process
• The Editing Process
• Publishing your Tutorial and Getting it Online

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What audio introduction should be used at the start of a Captivate tutorial?

Captivate tutorials need to begin with the audio introduction: "Welcome to the University of Maryland Libraries’ Guide to [insert name of guide]".