# Down state with buttons

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/down-state-with-buttons/33215>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [October 16, 2003, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/down-state-with-buttons/33215 "2003-10-16T13:43:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![dcoltonbrown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dcoltonbrown](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dcoltonbrown)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2003, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/down-state-with-buttons/33215/1 "2003-10-16T13:43:00Z")

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When I load a swf into my main movie clip, is it possible to make the active button remain in the down position? I am using basic text buttons that change color and font size in the down position and I would like them to remain in the down state if they are the active link.

How would I accomplish this in flash…

Thanks