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Importing text

You can import text from any application that saves text in rich text format (RTF), in plain text (ASCII), or from HTML documents. Use the standard importing procedure with File > Import to import any RTF, ACII, or HTML document. To import an HTML document from the Internet, use the Internet button in the Import dialog box and enter a URL.

Note: Text and RTF files are always imported and stored inside the movie file even if you select Link to External File.

When importing text from an HTML document, Director recognizes most standard tags and parameters, including tables, and approximates the formatting. Ordered lists are converted to unordered lists. Director does not recognize embedded objects other than tables, and it does not support nested tables. It also does not recognize `APPLET`,`FORM`, `FRAME`, `INPUT`, or `IMAGE` tags.

Director ignores any tags it does not recognize. Be sure to test the importing of any HTML file that is updated frequently to make sure you're satisfied with the formatting.

When importing text from an RTF file, Director recognizes most standard RTF formatting, but it does not import pictures embedded in the file.

The amount of text in a cast member is limited only by the memory available in the playback system.