Issues with dynamic text box formatting

Question

I'm running into issues with using HTML formatting for a dymanic text field. I know these are quirky and I cannot figure out how to get the formatting proper.

I have on my stage a dynamic text box called "content_txt" inside of a movie clip instance "content_mc". When it enters the frame, I fade the "content_mc" from alpha 0 to 100 using a timeline animation. In order for this to work, I have to embed the font in my "content_txt" text field. However, the only way I get get the HTML formatting to work is if I do not embed the font.

The dymanic text field is set to render as HTML. In my actions layer, I set the text:

this.content_mc.content_txt.htmlText = "<b>Hello world,</b> it is me again."

In summary:

1. If I do not embed the font, the alpha fade does not work but the HTML formatting does.

2. If I embed the font, the alpha fade works but the HTML formatting does not.

How do I resolve this? It's driving me nuts!

kglad · Accepted Answer

then you didn't follow d's instructions.

you should have two textfields. the one on-stage that you started with and that embeds your regular (non-bold) font. and one off-stage that embeds the same font family with bold enabled. retest.

Anonymous · Answer

There are different ways to do it - but try this - make a copy of your text field. Place it off stage. Change the style to Bold - same Family...The HTML should work then.

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