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Flash Player 7 does not render dynamic or input text as justified

Issue

Although it is possible beginning with Macromedia Flash Player MX 2004 to use justify alignment on Dynamic and Input text, Macromedia Flash Player 7 displays the alignment of such text as left-aligned, not justified.

For example:

1. In Flash MX 2004, choose File> New.
2. Create a text box using the Text tool.
3. In the text Property inspector, set the following options:
   • Select Dynamic/Input text in the text type pop-up menu
   • Select Align Justify as a paragraph attributes.
4. Test Movie.

"Justify" alignment will show as "Left" alignment in Flash Player 7.

Reason

In Flash Player 7, only left, center and right alignment is supported for dynamic and input text. Justify alignment is only supported for static text.

Ref. (#23228)

Solution

Flash Player 8 has addressed some of the most requested issues when it comes to text:

New features:

• Justify align mode for dynamic and input text.
• Real text kerning for dynamic/input text using embedded fonts.
• Tracking/character spacing as a paragraph setting

Download and install Flash Player 8 to take advantage of the new text features.

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