Replaces the characters "bcd" in the text "abcde" with the new text "x"

 


package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  import flash.text.*;
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){

        var t:TextField = new TextField(  );
        t.text = "abcde";
        t.replaceText(1, 4, "x");
        trace(t.text);  // Displays: axe
        addChild(t);
    }
  }
}

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Replaces the characters "bcd" in the text "abcde" with the new text "x" : text « TextField « Flash / Flex / ActionScript

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