You may find some helpful tips in this thread: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/message/44779
Unfortunately, it looks like the sample code may not be available at the moment. --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, "beecee1977" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, but that doesn't stop the user from selecting the text (dragging > mouse over and highlighting)... Is there an easy way to prevent that? > (Other than disabling the component) > > Bill > > --- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Holmes" <bholme@> wrote: > > > > editable="false" > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of Robin Burrer > > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 6:08 PM > > To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [flexcoders] How do I prevent the user from selecting text > in a > > text area component? > > > > > > > > Hi there, > > > > > > > > How do I prevent the user from selecting text in a text area > component? > > > > > > I noticed that it does not have a "selectable" property and does not > > derive from the Text object either. > > > > > > > > > > > > Robin > > > > > > > > > > *** > > The information in this e-mail is confidential and intended solely > for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have > received this e-mail in error please notify the sender by return e- > mail delete this e-mail and refrain from any disclosure or action > based on the information. > > *** > > >
