Flash CS3 Quick Tip #1 - Changing the Pasteboard (Area Around the Stage)

I ran into a slight problem, while working on a Flash file the other day. I couldn't easily distinguish between the stage and the area around it, also known as the pasteboard.

In order to get around this problem, I was changing the fill color of the stage. Yet, I knew this was a pretty asinine way to fix the issue. Having just stumbled upon the fix, here it is...simple and sweet:

• 1) Choose a desired fill color for the pasteboard


• 2) Hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift and double click the pasteboard

That's it! I assume that a Mac user would hold Command+Alt+Shift in Step 2, but if anyone finds this not to be the case, please let me know.