Define document properties

Configuring document properties is a common first step in authoring. You can use the Property inspector to specify settings that affect the entire application, such as the frames per second (fps) playback rate, and the Stage size and background color.

1. If the Property inspector isn't open, select Window > Properties.

   

   The Property inspector lets you view and change the specifications for selected objects. The specifications depend on the type of object selected. If you select a text object, for example, the Property inspector displays settings for viewing and modifying text attributes. Because you have just opened a new document, the Property inspector shows the document settings.

   Note: If the Property inspector is not fully expanded, click the white triangle in the lower right corner.

2. In the Property inspector, verify that 12 is the number in the Frame Rate text box.

   The application will play at 12 frames per second, an optimal frame rate for playing animations on the web.

3. The Background color box indicates the color of the Stage. Click the down arrow on the Background Color box, then move the Eyedropper tool over the color swatches to view their hexadecimal values in the Hexadecimal text box.
4. Find and click the gray color swatch with the hexadecimal value of #CCCCCC.

   

For more information about setting document properties, see Creating or opening a document and setting properties.