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| ActionScript 3 | The programming language for the Adobe Flash/Animate projects |
| Alpha | Transparency value of object in animation; normally used to make an object gradually fade in or fade out |
| Anchor Point | Rotation axis of an object |
| Classic Tween | Older way to animate, great for simple movement |
| HTML5 | It is the fifth and current version of the HTML standard, can be used as an alternative to Flash media |
| Library Panel | Where symbols are stored and organized in Animate |
| Motion Tween | Used to make an object smoothly transition from a defined starting position to a defined ending position |
| Properties Panel | Provides easy access to properties of the current selection, either on the Stage or in the Timeline |
| Shape Tween | Used to make an object gradually morph or change shape |
| Stage | The rectangular area where you place graphic content when creating Animate documents |
| Timeline | Shows where animation occurs in a document, including frame-by-frame animation, tweened animation, and motion paths |