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2 If you’ve moved some of the panels around and want to return to one of the
prearranged workspaces, choose Window > Workspace > Reset and the name of
the preset workspace.
3 To return to the default workspace, choose Window > Workspace > Essentials.
In this Classroom in a Book, we’ll be using the Essentials workspace.
Saving your workspace
If you find an arrangement of panels comfortable for your style of work, you can
save the custom workspace to return to it at a later date.
1 Click the Workspace button at the top-right corner of the Flash workspace and
choose New Workspace.
The New Workspace dialog box appears.
2 Enter a name for your new workspace. Click OK.
Flash saves the current arrangement of panels. Your workspace is added to the
options in the Workspace pull-down menu, which you can access at any time.
About the Stage
The big white rectangle in the middle of your screen is called the Stage. As with a
theater stage, the Stage in Flash is the area that viewers see when a movie is playing.
It contains the text, images, and video that appear on the screen. Move elements on
and off the Stage to move them in and out of view. You can use the rulers (View >
Rulers) or grids (View > Grid > Show Grid) to help you position items on the Stage.
Additionally, you can use the Align panel and other tools you’ll learn about in the
lessons in this book.
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Lesson 1
Getting Acquainted