Learn how to scroll content in Flash using the ScrollPane Component

Step 1

Open Flash 8.0 and create a new Flash document

Step 2

Create a movie clip called content_mc and in the symbol properties box check export for actionscript and Export in first frame. View the screenshot below.

Step 3 

Open the Components Panel by clicking on Window/Components

Step 4 

Select and drag the ScrollPane component into the stage

Step 5 

Select the ScrollPane component on the stage and in the properties inspector choose the Parameter tab and enter the height and width you would like for the scrolling content. In the contentPath property, type in the name of your content movie clip i.e. content_mc. The scrollpane is an in-built Flash component that scrolls the content in the movie clip specified. 

Step 6 

Press Ctrl+Enter to test the file

Finish