Changing the transition properties of a text block

You can change how the text block loads and disappears on the page. Transitions will produce a special effect as users navigate from one page to another, and can be applied to a chapter, section or page. You can specify a transition-in when the text block loads and a transition-out when it closes.

The transition type is automatically inherited. Changes applied to the transition type within a chapter's properties will only be applied to the pages contained within the chapter. Changes applied to the transition type within a section's properties will only be applied to the pages contained within the section, and changes applied to the transition type within a page's properties will only be applied to the current page.

See also: Understanding inheritance

You can select from over 20 different transitions. You can also specify to inherit the transition setting, select random transitions, and remove transitions. There is a Speed slider to determine the speed at which the transition takes place.

To set transitions:

Double-click the text block graphic of the text block in the Title Explorer. Alternatively, you can right-click the graphic and select Properties or right-click on the text block in the work-area and select Properties. The Properties ribbon is displayed.
To specify the transition when the text block loads, click Transition In from the Transition group. The Transitions window opens.
Select a transition from the Transition list and use the Transition Options list to select the appropriate option setting associated with the transition you selected. Select Inherit to inherit the transition or select Random Transition to select random transitions. Select None to remove the transition. Use the Transition Effects list to select the appropriate effect. Use the Delay before transition field to specify a delay if necessary. Use the Speed slider to specify the appropriate speed.
To specify the transition when the text block closes, click Transition Out from the Transition group. The Transitions window opens.
Select a transition from the Transition list and use the Transition Options list to select the appropriate option setting associated with the transition you selected. Use the Delay before transition field to specify a delay if necessary. Select None to remove the transition. Use the Speed slider to specify the appropriate speed.
Click OK.