How to Insert SWF Files in MySpace

Adding SWF files--otherwise known as flash files--to a MySpace page can make it look incredible. Flash files add a wow factor to the page, as well as allowing personalization. All kinds of SWF files--from music players to animated graphics--can liven a MySpace page. Flash files are also easy to add, and take very little time. Read on to learn how to insert SWF files in MySpace.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Locate or create an SWF file. There are tons of websites devoted to creating flash files for myspace pages. Everything from mp3 players to other types of animated graphics can be found.
2. Note the path to the SWF file on your computer. If necessary, put it in a special folder, perhaps on your desktop, so that it can be located easily for uploading.
3. Upload the SWF file to a host site. There are several websites that host pictures, flash files and other files. RockYou and Geocities are two examples. Upload the file from the path name noted in step two.
4. Add the following code in any section of the MySpace page:
   allowScriptAccess="never"
   src="http://www.whateverwebsite.com/whatever.swf" quality=high pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"
   width="200"
   height="200">
   
5. Replace http://www.whateverwebsite.com/whatever.swf in the code with the path name to the SWF flash file.
6. Save the changes in the profile. Once updated, the flash should appear on the profile page. If it doesn't appear immediately, reload the page.

Tips & Warnings

• Look at the layout of the MySpace page and put the SWF file in the section where it would look best.
• SWF stands for Shockwave Flash Object.