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project: the properties panel
 
   
 

description: This tutorial provides a brief overview of the Properties Panel.

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  step 1: The Properties Panel (new to Flash MX) sits just below the Stage and defaults to Document when Flash is launched. (Figure A)
   
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  step 2: The Properties Panel is contextual. Click on the Oval Tool and watch the panel change. (Figure B) You will learn to love this time-saving new feature as you grow accustomed to utility. (Figures C, D, E)
   
 

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  step 2: Tooltips work in the Properties Panel as well. (Figure F) The double arrows indicate a pull-down menu. (Figure G) New options may appear depending on the settings within the Properties Panel. (Figure H)
   
 

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  step 3: Don't worry. You'll understand this wonderful feature in short order. We will use it extensively in later tutorials. Proceed to Other Panels.
   
   
   
 
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