Flash Text Articles
1: Text Field Dimensions Option 2
To change the shape of the text within our text field we first need to choose the arrow tool from the Tools window. Next, left click on the text field to select it.
2: Text Field Dimensions Option 1
The first option of manipulating the text field box is done with the Text Tool, so please select that from the Tools toolbar.
3: Changing Flash Text Field Dimensions
There are two ways you can manipulate the dimensions of the text field in Macromedia Flash. The first option will keep your text shape and size the same, but change the the overall width and height of the text field. The second option will deform your text by either squishing or stretching it.
4: Changing Flash Text Font
With the arrow tool from the Tools window left click the text field. In the properties toolbar there is a drop down selector called "Font" that should be set to the default _sans font. Click the downward pointing arrow of Font and choose the Verdana. This will change the selected text field's font to Verdana.
5: Changing Flash Text Size
With the text properties still displayed click and hold the Font Size downward pointing arrow. You can now drag up or down to resize your text. While still holding down the left mouse button drag up to a font of 20. Note: You could also set the Font Size by left clicking inside the Font Size field and typing in the number 20.
6: Changing Flash Text Color
Select the arrow tool from the Tools window and left click on your text field to bring up the text properties.
In the text properties box click the color chooser button and select red #FF0000. Notice that your text is now colored red.
7: Creating Flash Text
Start off by creating a new file. Then choose the Text Tool (it's the letter A) from the Tools window and choose Static Text from the Properties window.
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