Oracle Fusion HCM 25C introduces a groundbreaking enhancement that transforms how organizations deliver and manage task instructions within Journeys through its Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration for Journey Task Notes. This powerful new capability marks a major leap forward in creating intuitive, visually rich, and user-centric guidance for employees.
Traditionally, task instructions within Oracle Journeys have relied heavily on plain text, limiting the ability to create dynamic and engaging content. With this new update, Oracle enables HR teams, administrators, and content creators to design immersive, multimedia-supported instructions that significantly elevate the overall learning and performance experience.

What is Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration?
The Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration enables administrators to create rich, multimedia-enhanced task instructions that go beyond traditional text-based formats. This feature allows organizations to incorporate videos, images, and enhanced content alongside existing rich text formatting, creating a more immersive and engaging experience for end users.
Key Benefits and Advantages
This enhancement delivers several compelling advantages that address modern workplace learning needs:
- Enhanced User Engagement: Provides a richer, more engaging experience that captures and maintains user attention throughout task completion
- Diverse Learning Support: Accommodates different learning styles through multimedia content, ensuring better knowledge retention
- Improved Communication: Enables more effective communication of task details and expectations through visual and interactive elements
- Resource Consolidation: Reduces reliance on external resources by consolidating all necessary content in one centralized location
Available Layout Options
The feature offers five flexible layout configurations to suit various content presentation needs:
| Layout Option |
Description |
| 2 Columns, 40-60 |
Left column occupies 40% space; right column uses 60% |
| 2 Columns, 50-50 |
Equal distribution with both columns using 50% space |
| 2 Columns, 60-40 |
Left column takes 60% space; right column uses 40% |
| One Column |
Default single-column layout for traditional presentation |
| One Column, 2 Panels Stacked |
Single column with two vertically joined panels |
Content Types and Capabilities
The advanced layout supports multiple content types that can be strategically placed within the chosen layout:
- Rich Text Content: Enhanced text formatting with advanced styling options
- Images: Visual aids, screenshots, diagrams, and illustrations
- Videos: Training videos, demonstrations, and instructional content
- Mixed Media: Combination of text, images, and videos for comprehensive guidance
Implementation and Configuration
Access Requirements
To implement this feature, administrators need the Manage Journey (ORA_PER_MANAGE_JOURNEY_TEMPLATE) aggregate privilege to work on journey templates.
Configuration Process
- Access the Actions Menu: Navigate to the specific journey task and access the Actions menu

Fig 1: Accessing the Action Menu on Journey Tasks
- Select Advanced Layout: Choose “Advanced instructions layout” from the available options
- Choose Layout Configuration: Select the appropriate column layout based on your content strategy

Fig 2: Choose Layout Configuration
- Add Content: Insert text, images, or videos in the designated columns
- Edit and Refine: Use the Edit button to modify content within each column as needed
Best Practices and Considerations
Implementation Tips
- Layout Selection: Choose layouts based on content type and user workflow requirements
- Content Balance: Distribute content effectively across columns to avoid visual clutter
- Multimedia Integration: Strategically place videos and images to complement textual instructions
- Task Library Integration: Utilize the feature when creating tasks in the task library for consistency
Important Considerations
- Once you implement advanced instructions layout, traditional editing through the Edit pencil icon becomes unavailable
- The system defaults to “One Column” layout when initially accessing advanced instructions
- Existing “Add instructions for this task” field behavior remains unchanged until you opt for the new layout
- Changes made with specific layout options require continued use of the Advanced instructions layout menu
Strategic Impact on Learning and Development
This enhancement aligns with modern learning methodologies by:
- Supporting Visual Learning: Images and videos cater to visual learners who process information better through graphics and demonstrations.
- Enabling Contextual Guidance: Multimedia content provides contextual guidance that helps users understand not just what to do, but how and why to do it.
- Reducing Training Overhead: Self-contained instructional content reduces the need for separate training sessions and external documentation.
- Improving Task Completion Rates: Engaging, clear instructions typically result in higher task completion rates and reduced user frustration.
Technical Integration
The feature seamlessly integrates with Oracle’s existing journey framework, maintaining backward compatibility while introducing enhanced capabilities. Organizations can gradually transition from traditional text-based instructions to multimedia-rich content without disrupting existing workflows.
Future Implications
This enhancement positions Oracle HCM 25C at the forefront of user experience innovation in enterprise software. As organizations increasingly recognize the importance of employee engagement and effective knowledge transfer, features like Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration become essential tools for digital transformation initiatives.
Business Benefits of Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration in Oracle HCM 25C
1. Stronger Employee Engagement and Adoption: Multimedia-rich instructions—videos, images, diagrams, and enhanced formatting—capture attention more effectively than plain text. This improves user engagement and encourages employees to complete tasks with confidence.
2. Faster Task Completion and Reduced Errors: Clearer, contextual guidance reduces ambiguity and ensures employees understand what to do and how to do it. This directly leads to fewer mistakes, quicker task execution, and higher process adherence.
3. Lower Training and Support Costs: Self-contained, visually guided task instructions reduce the need for instructor-led sessions, lengthy documentation, or repeated HR clarification. This significantly lowers organizational training overhead.
4. Improved Knowledge Retention Across the Workforce: By supporting diverse learning styles—visual, textual, and mixed—the advanced layout ensures better understanding and long-term retention of HR and operational processes.
5. Consistency and Standardization of Employee Guidance: Organizations can create uniform, structured, and visually consistent instructions across all journeys, improving compliance, clarity, and alignment with corporate standards.
6. Enhanced Productivity for HR and Content Creators: The ability to embed all relevant resources—text, media, contextual visual aids—within one layout eliminates the need for external links or attachments. This streamlines content creation and updates.
7. Better Employee Experience Across the Lifecycle: Richer guidance results in a smoother onboarding, learning, and task execution experience. This contributes to higher satisfaction and improved perception of HR systems and processes.
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Conclusion
The Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration in Oracle HCM 25C marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of Journey Task Notes. By allowing organizations to incorporate multimedia, flexible layouts, and visually engaging content, this feature transforms the way employees receive and interact with task guidance. It not only improves comprehension and engagement but also reduces reliance on external training resources, making the entire process more efficient and user-friendly.
As organizations continue to prioritize employee experience and digital enablement, this enhancement provides a powerful tool to deliver clear, contextual, and intuitive instructions across all journeys. With its ability to simplify learning, boost task completion, and enrich overall communication, the Advanced Instructions Layout Configuration stands as a valuable advancement that elevates the Oracle HCM experience for both administrators and end users.
Author: Sankalp Shukla, Oracle HCM Cloud Consultant