Some of the most elementary things can be so completely frustrating in Flash. In a recent project I needed to superscript a registered trademark® in both static and dynamic textboxes.
It is well know that Flash only recognizes a limited list of markup for html, and <sup></sup> is not among them. Various CSS solutions also do not work because the necessary CSS is also not recognized.
The solution? A custom embedded font.
I tried a free font, CG Superscript, which worked find for regular text, but not ®.
The one that worked for me was Superscript, which rt now goes for $9.90. Originally, I dismissed this solution thinkin it was the same thing as CG Superscript. It didn't list ® on the site.
The instructions are simple and right on the homepage. They also offer a subscript font, same cost.
Much thanks to the illustrious Mike Creighton for getting me to take a second look at that font.