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12 Chapter 2: Optimizing Content
Supported mobile phones support multiple system fonts, which can be accessed in a SWF file by
setting the associated font style and selecting the Device Fonts check box. Some mobile phones
support multiple fonts. For more details, see the Macromedia Developer Center web site at
www.macromedia.com/devnet/devices /.
Alias text support
Because of the limited screen size of mobile phones, it’s important to use font sizes that are
legible. With Flash MX Professional 2004, Macromedia has added a new option for rendering
text, the Alias Text button.
Alias Text button
The Alias Text button in the Property inspector lets you render text so that it appears more
readable at small sizes.
To enable the Alias Text feature:
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In Flash MX Professional 2004, select Window > Properties.
Flash Lite 1.1 for mobile phones supports static, input, and dynamic text areas when using the
Alias Text option.
Alias text rendered in Flash MX Professional 2004
The Alias Text option makes text more readable by aligning text outlines along pixel boundaries.
This makes the text appear aliased, even when anti-aliasing is enabled.
Pixel fonts
It is very important to use the right type fonts for the Flash Lite content you intend for display on
mobile phones, which have small screens. Standard fonts such as Arial or Verdana are not easy to
read, because Flash Player handles anti-aliasing in all but the low-quality mode. In this case, you
should consider using pixel fonts that are displayed without anti-aliasing.
Pixel fonts make text more readable because text outlines are aligned along pixel boundaries.
Because these fonts use pixels to create each character, they remain sharp and easy to read. They
can be used on all types of screen displays, regardless of the screen resolution. The font sizes need
to be in increments of 8 points (8, 16, 24, and so on) to remain crisp and legible. Use an 8-point
font to get the maximum amount of text on the screen yet keeping it legible.
When using pixel fonts, follow these guidelines:
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Place text on absolute x and y values (10.0, not 10.2, for example).
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If you create input or dynamic text boxes, make sure you embed your fonts. Otherwise, your
Flash content is displayed in the default system fonts.
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To make your text stand out, use a combination of different fonts, bold and normal styles, and
contrasting colors.