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dillonk - 11/3/2020

Hello, 
I'm experiencing an issue while I try to edit instructions for an additional emotional stroop test block. In the attached stroop script, you'll see that I added the "EmotionalStroopInstructions3.htm" for the second test block (named "test1"). Essentially, I am just changing the first sentence but piping the same expressions as the other instructions htm files. I formatted EmotionalStroopInstructions3.htm just like the other instruction files, with the proper edits relevant to that test block. However, the instructions aren't properly piping the expressions; when I test it out, the htm file shows the full expressions with instructions script instead of the actual instructions. For example, this expression is written in the htm file <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%> but should show as "keys on your keyboard" when running. 

It's been working when I test it out in Inquisit 6, but when I try to run it from my launch page (how it will actually run for participants), I'm not getting the expression to display the instructions correctly. Below I attached the emotional stroop file and copied the different "Instructions" files; could you take a look and see what I might be missing? EmotionalStroopInstructions1 & 2 were already in the task and EmotionalStroopInstructions3 is my addition.

Thanks for your help. 

EmotionalStroopInstructions 1: 
In the following trials you will see words presented in different colors. Your task is to indicate the COLOR in which each word is printed in while ignoring what the words actually say.
Indicate the color of the word by pressing either of the following <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%>:
- <%parameters.keyred%> for red words
- <%parameters.keygreen%> for green words
- <%parameters.keyblue%> for blue words
- <%parameters.keyyellow%> for yellow words
Try to respond as quickly and accurately as you can, because you will be timed. If an incorrect response is made, a red X will be flashed onto the screen.
Continue when you are ready for some practice trials.

EmotionalStroopInstructions2:
Practice is over.
Reminder:
In the following task you will see words presented in different colors.
Your task is to name the COLOR in which each word is printed in while ignoring what the words actually say.
Indicate the color of the word by pressing either of the following <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%>:
- <%parameters.keyred%> for red words
- <%parameters.keygreen%> for green words
- <%parameters.keyblue%> for blue words
- <%parameters.keyyellow%> for yellow words
Try to respond as quickly and accurately as you can, because you will be timed. If an incorrect response is made, a red X will be flashed onto the screen.
Start when you are ready.

EmotionalStroopInstructions3:
Get ready for the next trials.
Reminder:
In the following task you will see words presented in different colors.
Your task is to name the COLOR in which each word is printed in while ignoring what the words actually say.
Indicate the color of the word by pressing either of the following <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%>:
- <%parameters.keyred%> for red words
- <%parameters.keygreen%> for green words
- <%parameters.keyblue%> for blue words
- <%parameters.keyyellow%> for yellow words
Try to respond as quickly and accurately as you can, because you will be timed. If an incorrect response is made, a red X will be flashed onto the screen.
Start when you are ready.

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Dave - 11/3/2020

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dillonk - 11/3/2020

Hello, 
I'm experiencing an issue while I try to edit instructions for an additional emotional stroop test block. In the attached stroop script, you'll see that I added the "EmotionalStroopInstructions3.htm" for the second test block (named "test1"). Essentially, I am just changing the first sentence but piping the same expressions as the other instructions htm files. I formatted EmotionalStroopInstructions3.htm just like the other instruction files, with the proper edits relevant to that test block. However, the instructions aren't properly piping the expressions; when I test it out, the htm file shows the full expressions with instructions script instead of the actual instructions. For example, this expression is written in the htm file <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%> but should show as "keys on your keyboard" when running. 

It's been working when I test it out in Inquisit 6, but when I try to run it from my launch page (how it will actually run for participants), I'm not getting the expression to display the instructions correctly. Below I attached the emotional stroop file and copied the different "Instructions" files; could you take a look and see what I might be missing? EmotionalStroopInstructions1 & 2 were already in the task and EmotionalStroopInstructions3 is my addition.

Thanks for your help. 

EmotionalStroopInstructions 1: 
In the following trials you will see words presented in different colors. Your task is to indicate the COLOR in which each word is printed in while ignoring what the words actually say.
Indicate the color of the word by pressing either of the following <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%>:
- <%parameters.keyred%> for red words
- <%parameters.keygreen%> for green words
- <%parameters.keyblue%> for blue words
- <%parameters.keyyellow%> for yellow words
Try to respond as quickly and accurately as you can, because you will be timed. If an incorrect response is made, a red X will be flashed onto the screen.
Continue when you are ready for some practice trials.

EmotionalStroopInstructions2:
Practice is over.
Reminder:
In the following task you will see words presented in different colors.
Your task is to name the COLOR in which each word is printed in while ignoring what the words actually say.
Indicate the color of the word by pressing either of the following <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%>:
- <%parameters.keyred%> for red words
- <%parameters.keygreen%> for green words
- <%parameters.keyblue%> for blue words
- <%parameters.keyyellow%> for yellow words
Try to respond as quickly and accurately as you can, because you will be timed. If an incorrect response is made, a red X will be flashed onto the screen.
Start when you are ready.

EmotionalStroopInstructions3:
Get ready for the next trials.
Reminder:
In the following task you will see words presented in different colors.
Your task is to name the COLOR in which each word is printed in while ignoring what the words actually say.
Indicate the color of the word by pressing either of the following <%expressions.buttoninstruct1%>:
- <%parameters.keyred%> for red words
- <%parameters.keygreen%> for green words
- <%parameters.keyblue%> for blue words
- <%parameters.keyyellow%> for yellow words
Try to respond as quickly and accurately as you can, because you will be timed. If an incorrect response is made, a red X will be flashed onto the screen.
Start when you are ready.

Open your HTML page in any plain text editor (e.g Notepad) and look at its source:



Whatever editor you're using has replaced < and > with &lt; and &gt;

You need to fix that.

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PNL - 11/3/2020

Hello,

If I may, I'd like to add to this thread.

I am also making to the instructions of the emotional Stroop, although only require enlarging the text and allowing it to wrap across.

When attempting to make edits using TextEdit, all the words are compressed to what seems to be a size 12 font or smaller in rich text editor, not allowing me to save as a plain text. From my understanding (assumption, rather) is that I cannot save .htm.rtf on Inquisit nor can I use html. So how may I make adjustments for this? I'm not quite certain what to do as this is my first few times using TextEdit.

Attached I have (1.) the original htm format provided from the Test Library. Images 2-3 are my attempts although, not much progress follows it.

Thanks in advance.