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Canvas

Canvas is an infinite board for visual thinking: draw, place objects, arrange ideas, and export a useful snapshot of the work.

01

Draw and add objects

Choose pen, pencil, marker, highlighter, eraser, sticky, text, shape, connector, frame, or stamp from the toolbar or keyboard.

  1. 1.Use V for Select or H for Hand.
  2. 2.Use P, B, M, or Shift+M to draw; E selects Eraser.
  3. 3.Use N, T, S, X, F, or G to add a board object.

02

Arrange the board

Select one or more objects to move, resize, rotate, duplicate, or delete. Alignment guides and snapping help arrange a board that stays readable.

  1. 1.Drag a marquee around multiple objects.
  2. 2.Press Enter to edit the selected item.
  3. 3.Use Cmd/Ctrl+D to duplicate, Delete to remove, and Cmd/Ctrl+Z to undo.

03

Navigate and export

Hold Space while dragging to pan, use Cmd/Ctrl plus scroll to zoom, and press Shift+1 to fit the board. Export the whole board, a selection, or one frame as PNG, SVG, or Markdown.