Canvas Operations

The canvas is your workspace for designing labels. Learn how to navigate, zoom, and work efficiently with the canvas.

Canvas Basics

The white rectangular area represents a single label. Its dimensions are set in Page Settings.

Navigation

Zoom Controls

• Zoom In/Out: Use the + and - buttons in the toolbar
• Mouse Wheel: Scroll to zoom in and out
• Fit to Screen: Click the fit icon to see the entire label
• Keyboard: Ctrl/Cmd + Plus to zoom in, Ctrl/Cmd + Minus to zoom out

Pan

• Click and drag the canvas background to move around
• Use the scroll bars for precise positioning

Grid and Guides

Grid

• Enable Grid: Click the grid icon in the toolbar
• Grid Spacing: Adjustable in settings (default: 10px)
• Snap to Grid: Elements automatically align to grid points

Guides

• Add Guide: Drag from the rulers on the edges
• Remove Guide: Drag the guide off the canvas
• Snap to Guides: Elements snap to guides when nearby

Canvas Settings

Access via the Settings icon (gear):

• Label Size: Width and height in inches or mm
• Background Color: Set a background (won't print)
• Bleed: Add bleed area for professional printing

Tips

• Use Grid for precise alignment
• Zoom in to 200% for detailed work
• Use Guides for consistent margins
• Press Space to temporarily switch to pan mode

Next Steps

• Elements - Add text, images, and shapes
• Layout Tools - Align and distribute elements