How do I underline text in Flash?

There doesn't seem to be any clearcut instructions on how to underline text in Flash.  I did a search and there seems to be many solutions by adding code, etc.  I tried using the Line Tool to underline some text and it shows up fine on the stage but when I preview it, the line does not show up.  Any idea why?
Is there a simple solution on how to underline text for someone new to Flash?

Ok I finally saw it, but that text doesn't correspond to the text that I originally typed in the text field.  I guess the code will override whatever you type on the stage, eh?  (yes) I might as well just delete what's on the stage and just use the code (yes)
The text field had room for 4 lines.  But the code you mentioned appears to be only for 1 line.  So if I type something long, the text gets cut off (ie/ it doesn't wrap to the next line of the field).  What is the code to put a second line of text beneath the first?
1.  make sure you're using a multiline textfield with wordwrap.  you can then use <br> to manually insert a line break or let flash wrap text that doesn't fit on one line.
Would the only option be creating a new text field beneath the first?
no

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