What is a Layer?

A layer is a piece of content added to a slide.

There are four different types of layers and four ways they can be added to a Damstra Learning slide:

• Add Text (each text box is one layer)
• Add an image (each image is one layer)
• Add sound (each .mp3 file is one layer)
• Add hotlink (each URL link is one layer)

To perform each task, click on its icon in the left toolbar.

In addition, the top toolbar provides the following editing functions from left to right:

With the first four icons, you can do this to a layer --

• Cut | Copy | Paste | Delete

With the next two icons, you can --

• Undo (up to 20 paces) | redo

With the next four icons, you can do this to a layer --

• Bring to Front | Bring Forward | Send Backwards | Send to Back

A professionally presented multimedia video that boosts learning retention allows a learner to:

• See moving images and text, and
• Hear words, sounds, and music

With the above in mind, this the recommended order for adding layers to a slide:

• Add images (.jpg or .png)
• Add image transition
• Add words
• Add voiceover (.mp3 only)
• Add URL hotlink (Any webpage or file)