Although the icons are pretty standard and self-explanatory (they have their names written on them!), here's a brief explanation of what they are and what they mean.
Tip |
Tips offer you extra information that further explains a given topic or technique, often suggesting alternatives or workarounds to a listed procedure. |
Note |
Notes provide supplementary information to the text, shedding light on background processes or miscellaneous options that aren't crucial to the basic understanding of the material. |
Caution |
When you see the Caution icon, make sure you're following along closely to the tips and techniques being discussed. Some external applications may not work exactly the same with Flash on different operating systems and some workflows have inherent risks or drawbacks. |
Cross-Reference |
If you want to find related information to a given topic in another chapter, look for the cross-reference icons. |
New Feature |
The New Feature icons point out differences between Flash 8 and previous versions of Flash. |
Web Resource |
For related information, resources, or software available online, look for the Web resource icons. |
On the CD-ROM |
This icon indicates that the CD-ROM contains a related file and points you to the folder location. |