# \[MX\] working with input TEXT

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-working-with-input-text/43368>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [February 21, 2004, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-working-with-input-text/43368 "2004-02-21T14:54:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![LastJedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/eada6e/32.png) [@LastJedi](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/LastJedi)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2004, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/mx-working-with-input-text/43368/1 "2004-02-21T14:54:19Z")

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hi people!

What I have : A multiple line input text box. Somethings  
written in it.

What I want: Use the text as if USER using Microsoft WORD  
FOR EX: this page. if I choose some text and  
press b to make it bold …  
Problems: I cant edit a specific part of text. Which is  
chosen by user (mouse) (instant change I mean).

Please help!