Editing Tools¶
The Layout Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for positioning, resizing, and aligning elements on your canvas.
Selection and Movement¶
- Click an element to select it
- Drag to move it to a new position
- Multi-select by holding Shift and clicking multiple elements
Resizing¶
Resize elements using the handles on their edges and corners:
- Corner handles - Resize proportionally
- Edge handles - Resize in one direction (width or height)
- Properties Panel - Enter exact width and height values
Snap and Alignment¶
The editor includes snap-to features for precise positioning:
- Snap to grid - Elements align to an invisible grid
- Snap to edges - Elements snap to the canvas edges
- Snap to other elements - Align with nearby elements
Layering¶
Control the stack order of overlapping elements:
- Bring to Front - Place element on top of all others
- Send to Back - Place element behind all others
- Move Forward - Move one layer up
- Move Backward - Move one layer down
Access layering options via the right-click context menu on any element.
Rotation¶
Rotate elements using:
- The rotation handle above the selected element
- Exact angle values in the Properties Panel
Copy and Paste¶
- Right-click an element and select Copy
- Right-click on the canvas and select Paste
- Or use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V
Undo and Redo¶
- Ctrl+Z - Undo the last action
- Ctrl+Y - Redo an undone action