Hello Joseph, I think "default tags" are closely connected to TextFormat properties. So, the content of <b> tag will always have TextFormat.bold = true and content of <i> tag will always have TextFormat.italic = true They're just trying to make TextFormat and tags interchangeable where possible. Remember this terrible <TEXTFORMAT> tag? ;-)
The same is with some other tags you've mentioned: you can't make <li> to appear w/o bullet or <a> to be not clickable. Also, I'm curious of the way you're using the <body> tag in flash text fields... -- Best regards, GregoryN ================================ http://GOusable.com Flash components development. Usability services. > =========== Joseph Balderson wrote: > I've been trying to find this out, but for the life of me can't find the > answer to this question anywhere and could use your help... > > When you use a Stylesheet object for formatting an htmlText-field, you > can only redefine the <p>, <body>, <li>, and <a> tags, whether it be > with AS or using an external stylesheet. If you attempt to redefine the > <b> or <i> tags the formatting will be ignored. (as per > http://livedocs.macromedia.com/flash/8/main/00001453.html) > > Anyone know why this is? > > I'm writing a tutorial on dynamic font formatting in Flash, and I'd like > to give a little better explanation for not being able to redefine <b> > or <i> tags in a stylesheet than "*just because*". _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
