Flash Basics > The Flash work environment
The Flash work environmentWhen creating and editing movies, you typically work with these key features:
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The Stage, the rectangular area where the movie plays |
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The Timeline, where graphics are animated over time |
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Symbols, the reusable media assets of a movie |
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The Library window, where symbols are organized |
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The Movie Explorer, which gives an overview of a movie and its structure |
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Floating, dockable panels, which enable you to modify various elements in the movie and configure the Flash authoring environment to best suit your workflow |