Multiple variables in one external .txt document

I am looking to simplify the use of external .txt documents by having all the text I need in one .txt file. The idea is that I’d use multiple variables instead of having several .txt files to maintain. I’ve seen it done before, but I can’t remember how. Here’s how my .txt file is set up…

web=<font color="#ffffff">here is the info for the web design section</font>
&
multimedia=<font color="#ffffff">here is where all the info for the multimedia section goes</font>

I’m using the “&” symbol to tell Flash where one group ends and the next begins, but it isn’t working. Any suggestions. I’m sure there is a simple explanation for this. Thanks.