First write some text and make the text box a 'Graphic' symbol (select and press F8). Name it something like 'Text'. Make a new 'Movie' symbol (Ctrl+F8) and name it 'Blink', or similar. In Frame 1 of 'Blink' insert an instance of 'Text'. Insert a blank keyframe (F7) on Frame 5, for instance, and add some additional frames for good measure, maybe up to Frame 8. Now return to Scene 1 and place an instance of 'Blink' on the stage. Voila, the text will appear, disappear, appear, disappear for as long as 'Blink' is present. If you still don't understand, I'll be more than happy to send you a .fla with how its done. [sig][/sig]