Topics covered in this session include

• Editing text
• Inserting keyframes
• Labeling a keyframe

Remember, whenever you want to make an edit, be sure you are in the right

• Layer
• Keyframe
• Place on the stage

You will need the template to do this session. If you do not have the template, you can download the template here. (Right click/ control click and choose save as...) Be sure to follow the TepConventions.

1. Open template.fla and save it as the title of your construction

To save, choose file >> save as...

2. Changing the example text

Select the Example Layer at Step_1 in the timeframe:

Then double click the top Example text to edit it:

Once you are finished, we will not be making any more changes to the Example layer. It is a good idea to lock that layer by clicking the dot in the column labelled with a lock in the Example Layer:

3. Changing the step text

Select the Steps layer at Step_1 in the timeframe, and double click the step text at the bottom to edit it:

4. adding Step text for step 2

Click in the Steps layer at the Step_2 label in the timeline:

From the top menu, choose Insert >> Keyframe:

You'll see a black dot appear to indicate you have created a new keyframe. Click the new keyframe you have created. This should be in the Steps layer, at the frame labeled Step_2 on the timeline. Double click the step text at the bottom to edit your text.

5. Adding Step text for step 3

Click in the Steps layer at the Step_3 label in the timeline. Then choose Insert >> Keyframe. You'll see a black dot appear to indicate you have created a new keyframe. Click the new keyframe you have created. This should be in the Steps layer, at the frame labeled Step_3 on the timeline. Double click the step text at the bottom to edit your text.

6. Adding a new frame label for step 4

All frame labels and actions should be inserted in the Top Most Layer, the one called Layer 1. So, click in the Layer 1 selecting a spot on the timeline somewhere to the right of the Step_3 label:

Choose Insert >> Keyframe from the menu on top.

Now, select the keyframe you have just inserted:

If you have Flash MX
In the Panel towards the bottom of your screen, click the area called <Frame Label> and type in the name for this frame: Step_4. It is important that you follow this exact naming convention, Capital S in Step followed by an underscore (_) before the number. Step_4

If you cannot find this panel in Flash MX, choose Window>>Properties and it should appear:

If you have Flash 5

Click the Frame Panel and type in Step_4 where it says Label. It is important that you follow this exact naming convention, Capital S in Step followed by an underscore (_) before the number. Step_4

If you cannot find the Frame Panel, select Window>>Panels>>Frame and it should appear:

For both Flash 5 and Flash MX the frame label Step_4 has appeared in the correct place, the topmost layer called Layer 1

You should be able to change the text for Step 4, and add all further Step labels by following the insurctions.