# Case question?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/case-question/122941>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [September 18, 2004, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/case-question/122941 "2004-09-18T18:10:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![Brandon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Brandon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Brandon)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2004, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/case-question/122941/1 "2004-09-18T18:10:29Z")

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okay i know that flash can do a case with numbers  
case 1 :  
but is there a way to make it so when i type in a box and hit enter it checks for text. like  
case hello :  
(or do i have to do something with the switch part) i know that doesnt work but please help me becuase i can keep writing if statements if theres another way k thanks.