Working with Text > Setting text attributes

 

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.

By default, font information is embedded in a published Flash movie (SWF file). You can choose to use device fonts, rather than embedding font information (horizontal text only). See About embedded fonts and device fonts.

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 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.