Try setting your textFormat after you apply the text. Also, I try to make sure the linkage name of the font is the same as the actual font for the purpose that its easier to read and self descriptive.
Order of operation does matter for this kinda thing, you have to embed fonts before setting the text and set the textFormat after, I believe. For example, I know this works: var myTF=new TextFormat(); myTF.color=0x666666; myTF.font="DINNeuzeitGroteskLight"; myTF.size=10; this.createTextField("tf", 2, 0, 0, 100, 0); tf.autoSize = "left"; tf.embedFonts=true; tf.multiline = true; tf.selectable=false; tf.wordWrap = true; tf.text = "Testing this out"; tf.setTextFormat(myTF); -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mendelsohn, Michael Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 8:23 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: [Flashcoders] embedFonts vs. setTextFormat Hi list... The embedFonts line seems to prevent the setTextFormat line from working. What am I missing? The font "univ" is in the library, and its linkage is "univ." Thanks, - Michael M. private function createSlideWatcher():Void { var tf:TextFormat = new TextFormat(); tf.font = "univ"; tf.color = 0xFFFFFF; tf.size = 30; _root.createTextField("slideWatcher", _root.getNextHighestDepth(), 10, 10, 150, 150); _root.slideWatcher.background = true; _root.slideWatcher.backgroundColor = 0x666666; _root.slideWatcher.embedFonts = true; _root.slideWatcher.setTextFormat(tf); _root.slideWatcher.text = "hi"; } _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com