0 Alpha doesn't work for Arial as device font doe

programming flash
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In a movieclip with an instance called ‘textbox’, I have created a text box that uses the Arial font. I want it to display as alias text, so I’ve checked ‘Use Device Fonts’ to achieve that style.

However, in the _root of my movieclip, when I set ‘textbox._alpha = 0;’ the text still appears as solid.

What gives? Is there a solution around this? (Also, ._visible works to make the text disappear, but I need to do an ._alpha animation).

Any pointers would be great.

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alpha property is not pplicable to text.
there is a tutorial on kirupa about fading text.
if you dot want the text to be dynamic hit CTRL+B twice with the text selected then make it into a movieclip.

Prophet.

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Embed the font, then you can use the _alpha property on the textfield.

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o yeah… forgot bout that… lol cheers claudio, caught me out :wink:

Prophet.