x = x + 1;

y = y - 1;

ballWidth = ballWidth * 0.99;

ballHeight = ballHeight / 1.01;

Short cut

x += 1;

y -= 1;

ballWidth *= 0.99;

ballHeight /= 1.01;  

More simplistic shortcut

x++;

y++;

ballWidth++;

ballHeight++;

F9=quick flash player playback

F5 - Add frame

Shift F5 - Delete Frame

F6 - Add Keyframe

F7 - Add Blank Keyframe

when trying to clear a key frame in motion tween right click and choose "clear keyframe"

Photoshop

Preference=> general=>change the type of HUD color picker and shape

using the wacom tablet

shortcuts

PC hold SHIFT and ALT then right click

Adobe illustrator goodies