Using the Start page

The Start page provides easy access to your most frequently used actions, either at the start of a session or whenever no open documents are in the application window.

The Start page contains the following areas:

Open a Recent Item lets you view your most recent documents.

0pen displays the Open File dialog box.

Create New offers a list of file types from which to choose, such as ActionScript or document, for a quick way to open a new file.

Create from Template lists the templates most commonly used to create new documents and allows you to select from the list.

More opens the New Document dialog box, which lists additional document types that you can select.

Extend links to the Macromedia Flash Exchange website, where you can download additional applications and information.

Learn offers quick access to resources that assist you in learning Flash. You can take a tour of Flash, take a lesson, and update your help system with the latest documentation.

The Start page can also display trial conversion information, upgrade notices, and additional messages of interest.

You can choose whether to display the Start page.

To hide the Start page:

To specify that the Start page appear again, do one of the following: