rollover text button is finiky

[globetrotter84]

I've created a button that holds text in the font futura.
There's a rollover action however it is only activated (and held) when the mouse is over the actual text, not in between.
Futura is a 'skinny' font so this is becoming an issue.

Is there a way in which I can make the hit area surround the entire text area of the button. I have a feeling I'm 'missing something' here.

Thanks.

PS...I can post the .fla if need be.

 

[oldnewbie]

In the HIT state of your button (while in the button's edit mode), simply draw a filled shape (rectangle tool) covering the whole area you wish to be the active area of your button. That shape won't appear in the movie, just as a semi-transparent shape while in the application.

 

[wangbar]

Another tip is to make sure that if your text is set to 'dynamic' that the 'selectable' option is turned off as this can also get in the way of the rollover working correctly.

 

[globetrotter84]

Super.
Thanks for the tips.