# Buttons REFUSE to work. In AS1,2 or 3

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-refuse-to-work-in-as1-2-or-3/268087
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**Created:** [August 9, 2008, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-refuse-to-work-in-as1-2-or-3/268087 "2008-08-09T05:58:24Z")
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### Author: ![phoenixmaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@phoenixmaster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/phoenixmaster)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2008, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buttons-refuse-to-work-in-as1-2-or-3/268087/1 "2008-08-09T05:58:24Z")

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Hi all

i’ve been having problems coding a menu for a website in flash.  
I’m using a button with the code  
on (release) {  
getURL(“index.html”, “\_self”);  
}

which is really the simplest, fuss free way to load a page. But, darn it, when the .swf is embeded into a html page, and i try to use the menu, the buttons dont work. The animation all works, however, rollovers and sounds work. What could be the possible problem? Is there a way to make buttons at all in AS3?

I’m frustrated and need urgent advice. Thanks!