# Combobox.visible = false; not working?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-visible-false-not-working/130792>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [December 8, 2004, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-visible-false-not-working/130792 "2004-12-08T17:21:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Limitlis](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/limitlis/32/788_2.png) [@Limitlis](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Limitlis)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/combobox-visible-false-not-working/130792/1 "2004-12-08T17:21:56Z")

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Hi all,

Im trying to hide components and other stuff using either the

.\_alpha = 0;

or .visible = false;

although when its on a flash component it wont hide?

Anyone got any suggestions??

Thanks,  
Limitlis