flash (macromedia): p a u l;
Converting the text to paths (breaking apart) wouldn't work for dynamic
text fields, and it can unecessarily increase the swf filesize with static
fields (because character outlines that are repeated won't be "reused"). He
probably just needs to include the font outlines in the swf. If the text
field is "static" --simply avoid using the device fonts. If the text field
needs to be dynamic--include the outlines for the characters required.
-Tom Unger

Hi,
I've created a simple "fade in" effect on some text using the alpha effect
and tweening. It looks great in Flash but in the browser or when I test movie
there is no fade in effect.
I know it's simple what am I missing?
Thanks.

Some fonts need to be broken apart before they can have alpha applied. Select
your text box then go Modify > Break apart, then select all the letters and do
the same again. This separates the letters , then breaks them apart

p a u l

An alternative to breaking the text apart is to convert it to a symbol, either graphic or movie clip, and applying the tween effects to the symbol.

Originally posted by: albee
An alternative to breaking the text apart is to convert it to a symbol, either
graphic or movie clip, and applying the tween effects to the symbol.

Good luck...

but...correct me if i am wrong...if the font requires font outlines, it wont
matter if it is inside a symbol - it can be nested 100 levels down and still
not render in the browser.

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Check if it works on preview CTRL ENTER
Most likely you have used Dynamic text or device font (device are one that starts with
_name)
Change it to static font of any choice and you should be fine.


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Thanks for all the replies. You people really know your stuff.
One solution I used was to use "tint" instead of the alpha effect. By using
tint and matching the background color I was able to acomplish the same effect
and reduce my file size as well.
Thanks again.