TechNote

Adobe Flash 8 fails to correctly render dynamic text field with embedded Japanese font

Issue

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When embedding Japanese font outlines in dynamic or input text field, Adobe Flash 8 renders the space between the letters incorrectly.

For example:

1. Create a Dynamic text field.
2. Click Embed button for embedded font outline options.
3. Select "Japanese (All)" from the Character Embedding dialog box.
4. Click OK.
5. Select either of the Anti-alias options in the Font rendering popup.
6. Enter any text in the Dynamic text field.
7. Test Movie.

Adobe Flash 8 renders the space between the letters incorrectly.

Reason

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This is a known issue with Adobe Flash 8 text rendering engine.

Ref. (118235).

Solution

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At this time no workaround solution is available.

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