The toolbar has 16 tools.

Select objects to move, resize, and rotate them. Drag from an empty spot to select several at once.

• Click an objectSelect it
• ⇧+click an objectAdd it to or remove it from the selection
• Drag on empty canvasSelect everything in the box
• Double-clickStep into a group · edit text
• escClear the selection

Drag the canvas to move the view. You don’t have to switch tools: in any tool, holding Space and dragging does the same.

• Space+drag anywhereMove the view
• ⌘+scroll up or downZoom in or out
• .Zoom to the selection (the whole scene if nothing is selected)
• ⌘0Zoom to fit the whole scene

Draws a container that can have a background and rounded corners. Anything you draw inside goes into the frame, and parts that spill outside are clipped from view.

• Drag outDraw the frame
• Draw inside itIt goes into the frame
• Objects listSee what’s inside

Drag to draw a rectangle. You can round each corner separately.

• Drag outDraw
• ⇧+drag outA square
• ⌥+drag outDraw from the center

Draws circles and ellipses. Give one an inner radius to make a donut.

• Drag outDraw an ellipse
• ⇧+drag outA perfect circle
• ⌥+drag outDraw from the center
• Inner RadiusA donut shape

Pick a shape such as a star, polygon, arrow, or symbol from the Shapes panel and add it.

• Shapes panelFind one by category or search
• Click a shapeAdd it at the center of the scene
• Right-clickShape options

Draws a straight line. Draw from one object to another, and the line becomes a connector that joins them.

• Drag outDraw a straight line
• From object to objectMake a connector
• A connectorFollows when you move the objects

Draw freely in one stroke. When you let go, the line smooths into clean curves, and sharp corners stay sharp.

• Drag on the canvasDraw freehand
• End at the start pointA closed shape
• Pause mid-strokeStraighten into a line
• escCancel the stroke

Place points one by one to build a path. A click makes a corner, a click and drag makes a curve, and clicking the first point closes the path.

• Click the canvasCorner point
• Click and dragCurve point
• Click the first pointClose the path
• ↩ · escFinish

Creates text where you click, ready for you to type. To change the words later, press ↩ or double-click.

• Click the canvasCreate text
• ↩ · Double-clickEdit the words
• escStop editing

Adds a table with rows and columns. You can merge and unmerge cells, add rows and columns, and make them the same size.

• Click the canvasAdd a table
• Click a cellType right away
• Right-clickMerge · unmerge · equal sizes

Choose an image file, and it lands in the center of the current view. You can also drag a file onto the canvas.

• IChoose a file
• Drop a file on the canvasAdd it right away
• ⇧+drag a handleResize and keep the proportions

Adds a video clip. You can adjust its playback, trim, volume, and timeline sync.

• Choose a fileAdd the clip
• Right panelPlayback · trim · volume
• On the timelineLine it up with the animation

Adds an audio track. You can adjust its trim, volume, looping, and timeline sync.

• Choose a fileAdd the track
• Right panelTrim · volume · loop
• On the timelineLine it up with the animation

Moves the anchor point that rotation and resizing pivot around. It snaps to the corners, the edge midpoints, and the center.

• AThe Edit Anchor Points tool
• Drag the anchorMove the pivot point
• Corners and edge midpointsIt snaps into place

Move, scale, and rotate in 3D with controls on the canvas. To see the depth of a tilt, turn on perspective.

• GTurn on the gizmo · press again for the next gizmo tool
• ⇧GPrevious gizmo tool
• Outer ringRotate flat
• Inner sphereTilt in 3D space