Captivate 5 - Variable character display limitation?

When displaying any Variable result, I am encountering a 15 character display limitation. Is this a system limitation? If so, does a method to expand beyond 15 characters exist? If not a system forced limitation - how do you expand the number of characters that are displayed when using Variable returns?
I am using a User Variable named EMAIL - the entry can be somewhat lengthy. The return is consistently cut off at 15 characters.
Any thoughts are appreciated!

Now I'm puzzled? What do you mean by 'Text Box'? To display a variable, that has acquired a value either by default (when defining the variable), or by using a Text Entry Box (associated with that variable) or by advanced actions, you need to create a Text Caption and insert the variable in that Text Caption.
Could you please explain 'I forgot I had to use a Text Box to display a variable(and be able to manipulate it), not a Text Caption.' ?

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Hi There,
I just posted a reply to the following:
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