Specifications
Control the tab order and reading order 85
To create a tab order in this lesson, use one of the following procedures. To 
create a reading order along with a tab order, follow the procedure to 
control the tab order and reading order using ActionScript.
If you have Flash Professional 8, you can follow this procedure to create a 
tab order using the Accessibility panel:
1. With the Accessibility panel open, select the logo_mc instance at the top 
of the Stage. In the Accessibility panel, enter 1 in the Tab Index 
text box.
2. Continue to select each instance on the Stage and enter a tab order 
number in the Tab Index text box, using information from the 
following table:
Instance name Enter the following number in the Tab 
Index text box
logo_mc 1
dealers_btn 2
orders_btn 3
research_btn 4
text4_txt (the text 
above the Overview 
button that reads 
TRIO ZX2004)
5
overview_btn 6
powerplant_btn 7
news_btn 8
safety_mc 9
text8_txt 10
text9_txt 11
bevel_mc (the bar 
along the bottom of 
the Stage)
12










