Working with Text > Setting text attributes > Using device fonts (horizontal text only) |
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Using device fonts (horizontal text only)
When you create text, you can specify that the Flash Player use device fonts to display certain text blocks, so that Flash does not embed the font for that text. This can decrease the file size of the movie and increase legibility at text sizes below 10 points.
When working with horizontal text, you can specify that text set in device fonts be selectable by users viewing your movie. See About embedded fonts and device fonts.
To specify that text be displayed using a device font:
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Select text blocks on the Stage containing text that you want to display using a device font. |
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Choose Window > Properties. |
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In the Property inspector, choose Static Text from the pop-up menu. |
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Select Use Device Fonts. |
To make horizontal text selectable by a user:
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Select the horizontal text that you want to make selectable by a user. |
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Choose Window > Properties. |
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In the Property inspector, choose Static Text from the pop-up menu. |
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If the text is not already specified as using a device font, select Use Device Fonts. |
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Click Selectable. |
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