A Text Object can be Static, Dynamic or Input. In addition, it can have Scripting Object properties applied if the 'Target' checkbox is checked.
Static Text is used to display Static Text in a Movie. If the Static Text has its 'Target' checkbox checked, then it is considered to be a Scripting Object (this causes the text to lose its Complex Object characteristics). A Static Text Object without its 'Target' checkbox checked, is a Complex Object that is made up of a collection of letters. Each letter is called a component of the Text Object.
Dynamic Text is an Object that allows the text content to be altered by a script while a Movie is running. Dynamic Text Objects have Simple Object characteristics.
Input Text is an Object that allows the person viewing the Movie to enter text. This is typically used for user-input forms. Input Text Objects have Simple Object characteristics.
Text Objects are created by importing a text file or pressing
Insert Text.
You can modify the settings for the text using the Text Panel.
Input, Dynamic and Scripting Text Objects are treated as a Simple Object when an Effect is applied.