Add content to the application

Next, add the text “Hello world!” to the application:

  1. Select the Text Tool and click the stage.

  2. In the Properties settings for the text field, select Classic Text (not TLF Text).

    This is a basic application, and Classic Text is adequate. To use TLF Text, you need to apply some other settings. See Fonts and text input.

  3. In the new text field, type “Hello World!”

  4. Select the text field with the Selection Tool.

  5. Then open the Properties inspector, make the following settings:

    • Character > Family: _sans

    • Character > Size: 50

    • Position > X: 20

    • Position > Y: 20

  6. Save the file.

  7. Select Control > Test Movie > In AIR Debug Launcher (Mobile).

    Flash Professional CS5 compiles the SWF content and displays a version of the application in the AIR Debug Launcher (ADL). This gives you a quick preview of your application.