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CHAPTERAdding Interactivity and Multimedia 9
TIP
What is a Movie Clip?
Flash supports three types of symbols: Movie Clips, Buttons, and Graphics. Movie Clips are the most
commonly used because they are the most versatile. Buttons provide for user interaction by allowing you to
change their appearance when the user mouses over and clicks the button. Graphics are the most basic type
of symbol, but are rarely used because they have significant limitations not shared by Movie Clips.The Convert to Symbol dialog
box opens.
0 Enter a name for the symbol.
! Select Movie Clip.
@ Click OK.
The shape is converted to a
symbol and ready to be
animated.
6 Click the Selection tool ( ).
7 Double-click the shape to
select its fill and stroke.
8 Click Modify.
9 Click Convert to Symbol.