The difference between static, dynamic and entrance text
8 Mar, 2008
There are 3 types of text types in Flash: Static Text, Dynamic Text and Input Text. Each on of them is related to Flash in a different way, and sometimes their functions and differences could be a little bit confusing.Static Text: Never varies in Flash. It has no interaction with the user; meaning, the user cannot change it. The only way to change it is through the .fla file and by reloading the clip. This comes from the source of Flash and not from an external source. It’s very important to remember that the concept “Static” doesn’t mean the text cannot be animated, it means it’s content cannot be changed.
Dynamic text: It can be used in the HTML Tags. It’s content can be updated on a regular basis. It’s found in an Action Script, a text file, a data base or it can also be changed from the SWF (when in execution). We can change it’s content anytime.
Input text: This type of text is used in forms, because it allows the user to write in Flash. You can gather all the information via e-mail with an Action Script.
