Which text field type in Adobe Animate displays updating text?

Dynamic text is the correct choice for displaying updating text in Adobe Animate. This type of text field is designed to show text that can change during runtime, such as text being loaded from an external source or text that responds to user interactions or code.

Dynamic text fields are particularly useful when you need to display information like scores in a game, status updates, user input data, or data fetched from a server. The key characteristic of dynamic text is its ability to be manipulated programmatically, allowing developers to change its content by using ActionScript or other code as needed during the execution of the animation or application.

In contrast, static text is used for non-changing text displayed in the animation; it is hardcoded and cannot be altered once the animation is running. Input text fields are designed for users to enter text but do not display content that updates dynamically. A text area allows for multiline input but is not primarily focused on displaying changing data. Thus, when dynamic updates are required, dynamic text is the suitable choice for flexibility and functionality.