--- title: "Overview: Player Settings in Atomic Assessments" description: Customize how students interact with your assessments using Player settings --- [Skip to content](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/player-settings-in-atomic-assessments#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [File a Support Ticket](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer Portal](https://support.atomicjolt.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Atomic Jolt Logo Horiz Small](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Atomic%20Jolt%20Logo%20Horiz%20Small.png?width=260&height=95&name=Atomic%20Jolt%20Logo%20Horiz%20Small.png) - [Release Notes Sign Up](https://share.hsforms.com/1iZCRfUF5QHeWYwcLC3bwEAdk6gc) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Release Notes Sign Up](https://share.hsforms.com/1iZCRfUF5QHeWYwcLC3bwEAdk6gc) - English Show submenu for translations - [File a Support Ticket](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer Portal](https://support.atomicjolt.com/tickets-view) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Atomic Jolt Knowledge Base](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase?hsLang=en) 2. [Atomic Assessments](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/atomic-assessments?hsLang=en) 3. [Authoring Assessments](https://support.atomicjolt.com/knowledgebase/atomic-assessments?hsLang=en#authoring-assessments) # Overview: Player Settings in Atomic Assessments ## Customize how students interact with your assessments using Player settings ### **About Player** The player is how Atomic Assessments navigates through the question sequence. Additionally there are tools that enhance usability for students such as options like: - Full Screen - Highlight - Response Masking - Annotation Tools - Calculator - Timer ### **How to Access Player Settings** 1\. Go to the Atomic Assessments Activity Manager 2\. Go to an Assessment  3\. Go to Edit Question List 4\. Click the 3-dot Menu 5\. Select Player   **![Player Setttings](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.40.52%20AM.png?width=688&height=417&name=Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.40.52%20AM.png)** ***Figure 1: Where to access Player settings*** ### **Player Pre-configured Presets** Player comes with pre-configured presets for standard assessments as well as vocation-specific ones like the NCLEX. From this menu you can choose one, and edit it further by clicking Show Options (as seen in figure 1). From there you will see preselected settings that you can keep or de-select (as seen in figure 2). **![Screenshot 2024-09-09 at 11.45.03 AM](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.45.03%20AM.png?width=462&height=582&name=Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.45.03%20AM.png)** ***Figure 2: Selecting a default Player to work from***   **![Screenshot 2024-09-09 at 11.48.30 AM](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.48.30%20AM.png?width=516&height=399&name=Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.48.30%20AM.png)** ***Figure 3: Individual player settings (Toggle On/Off)***   ### **How it Looks to the User/Student** Based on what options you have selected, you will see different icons in the player that represent what you have selected. The students will be able to see and use these during the exam. **![Screenshot 2024-09-09 at 11.51.02 AM-1](https://support.atomicjolt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.51.02%20AM-1.png?width=441&height=571&name=Screenshot%202024-09-09%20at%2011.51.02%20AM-1.png)** ***Figure 4: How settings appear to User***   ### **📋 Player Settings Table** | **Setting** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | **Title** | Displays the activity title on top of every item page. When disabled, it only appears on the activity start screen. | | **Timer** | Shows a timer during the activity. The time duration can be set in the time settings. | | **Item Count** | Displays an item counter such as “1 of 10” to indicate progress through the assessment. | | **Save** | Allows learners to save their activity progress. | | **Review Screen** | Enables learners to review their progress before submission. | | **Calculator** | Displays a basic calculator throughout the activity. | | **Next** | Shows a **Next** button for navigating forward through the activity. | | **Pause** | Allows learners to pause the timer during the activity (if enabled). | | **Reading Timer** | Provides a short, configurable reading period before the main timer starts — useful for previewing material. | | **Vertical Table Of Contents** | Displays a vertical table of contents for navigation. | | **Fullscreen** | Adds a button to toggle fullscreen mode during the activity. | | **Accessibility** | Enables the accessibility panel for screen readers and other tools. | | **Flag Items** | Lets learners flag items for review; flagged items appear in the review panel. | | **Previous** | Displays a **Previous** button for backward navigation. | | **Annotation Tools** | Gives learners access to drawing, highlighting, notepad, and sticky notes. | | **Response Masking** | Lets learners block out answer options to help narrow down their selection. | - 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