How do you create an active button using flash 8?

To create an active button in Flash 8, first, draw a shape or text on the stage that will serve as your button. Select the shape or text, then right-click and choose "Convert to Symbol," selecting "Button" as the symbol type. In the Button symbol's timeline, you can define the different states (Up, Over, Down, Hit) by using keyframes. Once your button is designed, you can place it on the main stage and add ActionScript to define its functionality, such as navigating to a new frame or triggering an event when clicked.