Introduction & Purpose

This article serves as a master reference for all Pulse Builder components used in Get Togethers and other Pulse experiences. It outlines configuration options, use cases, limitations, and visual behavior to help content authors design consistent, high-quality learning flows.

Target Audience

Content Authors – Build and configure Pulse pages and activities
Learning Designers – Choose appropriate interaction types
Consultants / Advisors – Recommend configurations during setup
Reviewers – QA content for consistency and clarity

Sectioned Structure

1. Overview of Component Categories

Pulse Builder groups components into 3 tabs:

Basic Components – Content display blocks
Input Components – Participant interaction and data capture
Results Components – Visual feedback and analytics

Each component has a:

Name & Purpose
Configuration Panel Options
Visual Layout Behavior
Edge Cases & Best Practices

Basic Components

Page Title

Purpose: Top-of-page title with enforced styling
Options: Text alignment, global font/size/case settings
Limitations: One per page recommended

Content (Free Text)

Purpose: Flexible rich text block (Froala editor)
Options: Headings, bullets, tables, links, tokens, etc.
Watchouts: Formatting paste-in from Word/Docs can break styling

Image

Purpose: Add inline or full-width visuals
Options: Size (native, small, med, full), alignment, lightbox
Watchouts: Crop before upload; no alt text currently supported

Text + Image

Purpose: Combine image and text side-by-side
Options: Float (L/R), vertical alignment, limit width
Watchouts: No control over image size beyond float + layout

Video

Purpose: Embed .mp4/.mov clips with optional poster
Options: Size, alignment, fullscreen toggle, mandatory playback
Watchouts: Must compress videos; no subtitle editor (requires .vtt file)

Styled List

Purpose: Ordered/unordered list with controlled spacing and font size
Options: Bullet/number type, background color, font scaling
Watchouts: No rich formatting inside list items

Input Components

Brainstorm Input

Purpose: Crowdsourcing input via text cards
Options: Allow multiple, show responses, anonymity, layout (cards/list)
Watchouts: No edit/delete after submit

Single Choice / Multiple Choice

Purpose: Polling, decisions, multi-select tagging
Options: Random order, correct answer logic, layout, labels
Watchouts: Must link ID to results; use submit button to avoid accidental clicks

Moment Choice

Purpose: Scenario-based decision with feedback
Options: Tabs or flat layout, feedback per option, correct answer logic
Watchouts: One correct answer only; no branching

Range & Rating

Purpose: Numeric sliders or star ratings
Options: 1–10 range, labels (L/M/R), step, color, submit toggle
Watchouts: Multi-question blocks use shared scale only

Ranking Prioritization

Purpose: Reorder list by importance
Options: Up to 10 items, random order, color customization
Watchouts: Max 10; drag-and-drop only

True/False

Purpose: Binary input (yes/no, agree/disagree)
Options: Icons, random order, feedback mode (generic/binary)
Watchouts: Only 2 options; good for quick checks, not reflection

Action Plan

Purpose: Record individual or team commitments
Options: Due date, topic selector (max 10), card/list view
Watchouts: Each session only sees local actions; topic color customization limited

Results & Reporting Components

Brainstorm Rating / Debrief

Rating: Participants endorse submitted responses ("likes")
Debrief: Show clustered themes (AI), filter by likes, focus mode
Watchouts: Debrief must link to brainstorm ID

Component Results

Applies to: Single Choice, Multiple Choice, Moment, Rating, etc.
Options: Chart type (pie, bar), show own choice, legend, tooltips
Watchouts: Must match component ID exactly

Moment Feedback / Results

Feedback: Tabbed view of all options + explanations
Results: Breakdown chart with optional “Show Feedback” button
Watchouts: Feedback must be pre-authored in Moment Choice

Session Report

Purpose: Auto-summary page with all linked component outputs
Options: Link up to 9 IDs, show stats, show avg time
Watchouts: Order is controlled manually in config panel

Watchouts & Considerations

Input ID matching is required for results and reports
Ranking & Action Plan max: 10 items/topics
Only one correct answer supported in scoring-based inputs
Data is session-specific unless exported or reported via dashboard

Component Configuration Reference