Understanding and using Flash’s Selection Tools is essential in creating shapes and editing animation.  This chapter introduces you to Flash’s various selection tools and methods, as well as detailing the use of text, and the creation of custom colors and gradients.
 

OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this section, you should be able to:

1. Use each of Flash’s Selection Tools
2. Use Selection Tool Modifiers
3. Understand Text in Flash
4. Understand Gradient fills and how to create new Gradients