Captivate 7 | Click box | sucess caption

Hi,
I have used the click box and under the "Option" I have checked the Success caption. When I published and checked, clicking on the click item the success caption is displayed but only one time.
But I want to click multiple time and show the success caption. Is this option possible in Captivate 7.
Regards
Chandru

Hello,
Have a look at: http://blog.lilybiri.com/why-choose-standard-over-simple-action
Be sure to offer infinite attempts for the click box
Lilybiri

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Test.
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