ActionScript dictionary overview This dictionary describes the syntax and usage of ActionScript elements in Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004. To use examples from scripts, copy the example code in this dictionary and paste it into the Scripts pane or an external script file. This dictionary lists all ActionScript elements, including operators, keywords, statements, actions, properties, functions, classes, and methods. For an overview of all dictionary entries, see Dictionary contents; to find operators or methods whose classes are unknown, you can start with the table in this section. For information about components, see Using Components.
There are two types of entries in this dictionary:
Separate entries representing operators, keywords, functions, variables, properties, methods, and statements Class entries that provide general information about built-in classes The information in the sample entries is used to explain the structures and conventions used in these types of entries.