Sketch on a canvas
Draw shapes, notes, lines, database tables and wireframes on a canvas, and tidy them into a clear layout.
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A canvas is an open board for diagrams, flows, sketches and screen layouts. Make one in Files or a project's Files tab with New, then Canvas.
The tools
Pick a tool from the bar, or press its key:
- Select (V) and Move around (H)
- Shape (R): Rectangle, Rounded, Ellipse or Diamond
- Text (T) and Sticky note (N)
- Pencil (P) for drawing freehand, and Eraser (E)
- Database table (B) for sketching a data model
- Wireframe for screen parts: buttons, inputs, headings, cards, lists, a top bar, a tab bar and more
- Picture to place an image
Lines between things
Drag from the edge of a shape to another shape to join them. Lines can be Straight lines, Curved lines or Right-angle lines.
Arrange
Right-click something for Bring to front, Bring forward, Send backward and Send to back, plus Duplicate (⌘D) and Delete. Tidy up lays out a diagram in neat steps for you.
Move around the board
Use Zoom in and Zoom out, Show everything to fit the whole board, and Back to 100% (Shift+0). Undo (⌘Z) and Redo (Shift+⌘Z) step through your changes.
Still stuck?
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