Things You'll Need:
- PC or Mac computer
- Macromedia Flash 8
- Active web server
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Step 1
Launch the Macromedia Flash 8 program by using the Start menu on a PC or the Dock on a Mac.
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Step 2
Open the "File" menu at the top of the screen and select the "New" option.
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Step 3
Select "Flash File" from the list of file types and then click the "OK" button.
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Step 4
Use the menu bar at the bottom of the screen to set the dimensions of your Flash web page. By default, the file is set to 550 by 400 pixels.
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Step 5
Use the toolbar on the left side of the screen to add animations, graphics or text to your Flash design.
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Step 6
Go to the "File" menu and select "Publish Settings."
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Step 7
Check the boxes next to "Flash (.swf)" and "HTML (.html)" and hit "OK."
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Step 8
Open the "File" menu again and choose the "Publish" option to export the Flash design as an .swf file and an .html file and upload it to your web server.
