How To Create A Hyperlink

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a hyperlink in Flash using ActionScript 3.

1. Go ahead and rename the default layer in your flash document to button. Create a new layer and rename it code.



2. Go to Insert >> New Symbol and create a new button and name it My_Button.



3. Rename the default layer to bg and create a new rectangle 120 wide and 40 high. Give it a color of #0053A4. Insert a new layer and rename it text. Create a static text field and align it properly.



4. Drag the button from the library into the button layer. Give it an instance name of my_button.

5. Go to the code layer and add the following code:

my_button.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, gotoURL);
       
function gotoURL(e:MouseEvent):void {
 navigateToURL( new URLRequest( "http://www.flashsource.blogspot.com" ), "_blank" );
}

6. Save your work and test the movie.

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