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Setting text attributes

You can set the font and paragraph attributes of text. A font is an assortment of alphanumeric characters in a particular typeface design. Font attributes include font family, point size, style, color, character spacing, auto kerning, and character position. Paragraph attributes include alignment, margins, indents, and line spacing.

For static text, font outlines are exported in a published Flash movie (SWF file). You can choose to use device fonts, rather than exporting font outlines (horizontal text only). See About font outlines and device fonts.

For dynamic or input text, Flash MX stores the names of the fonts used in creating the text. The Flash Player uses the names to locate identical or similar fonts on the user's system when the movie is playing. You can also choose to embed font outlines in dynamic or input text fields. Embedding font outlines can increase file size, but it ensures that users have the correct font information. See Setting dynamic and input text options.

When text is selected, you use the Property inspector to change font and paragraph attributes, and to direct Flash to use device fonts rather than embedding font outline information.

When creating new text, Flash uses the current text attributes. To change the font or paragraph attributes of existing text, you must first select the text.

Property inspector for dynamic text