Questions+with+Check+Answer

Directions for creating a question with an input textfield and connected Check Answer button

1. Write question.

2. Set up a text field for student to input answer: a. Insert a textfield by clicking on the textfield icon: b. Set the name (it must be unique for each question), the width and the maximum characters and click on OK.

c. To change these properties, right-click on field and select (click on) Text Field Properties (you will get the above dialog box).

3. Set up a **button** with all correct answers for immediate "Check Answer". 3a. Insert a button by clicking on the button icon: 3b. Change the type of button from "Submit Answers" to Check Answer" 3c. Match the "Control to Check" to the name you entered in 2b above. Type in correct answers separated by | with **no blanks**! 3d. To change the settings, right-click on Check button and select (click on) Button Properties ((you will get the above dialog box). **BUG WARNING February 2011:** The Control to Check REVERTS to top entry so if you re-open this dialog be sure to reset!

4. After Save, go to View to check your buttons.