Change ActionScript to 2.9 in Captivate 5?

Is it possible to change the ActionScript from AS3 to 2.9? I see it listed on the Publish screen but it seems that I cannot change the setting.
Thanks.

Hello again
Okay, I misunderstood you. When you said:
I see it listed on the Publish screen but it seems that I cannot change the setting.
I took that to mean you saw 2.9 appearing somewhere and I wanted to see where you were seeing it.
Captivate 5 does not allow you to choose publishing in any version of ActionScript other than 3.
Cheers... Rick
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