Canvas tool bar
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Add content to the canvas using the controls in the menu at the bottom of the canvas window. Controls with an arrow include a pop up menu with additional options.
Some of these buttons may not be visible depending on your canvas permissions.
Move (M): Allows selection of objects by clicking on them or creating a selection by dragging.
Scale (K): Allows scaling of objects while keeping their contents in proportion. This is especially useful for text boxes and charts to scale their contents and not just their size.
SQL cell (/): Inserts a cell for executing SQL queries.
Python cell (Y): Inserts a cell for executing Python queries.
Visual cell (V) Inserts a visual cell and opens the visual editor.
Date picker: Inserts an input cell where viewers can select a date using a calendar widget.
Multiple select: Inserts an input cell where viewers can select multiple values from a column.
Single select: Inserts an input cell where viewers can select a single value from a column.
Number input: Inserts an input cell where viewers can enter a number.
Text input: Inserts an input cell where viewers can enter a string.
Slider input: Inserts a slider cell where viewers can use the slider to select a value.
Toggle input: Inserts a toggle cells where viewers can switch it on or off.
Table filter: Inserts a table cell where viewers can select to filter a table.
Sticky (S): Insert a sticky note.
Text (T): Inserts a markdown-enabled text box.
Rectangle (R): Create a rectangle.
Ellipse (O): Create an ellipse.
Line (L): Draw a straight line.
Connector (Shift + L): Draw a smart connector line. Optionally snap each end point to another object.
Pencil (P): Draw a freehand line.
Frame (F): Create a frame. Frames contain other objects for organization and display purposes.
Image: Upload images up to 10MB in size. Supported file formats are: gif, jpeg, png, svg and webp. Images can also be dragged onto the canvas from your file explorer.
Embed link: Embed third-party web content into the canvas.
Stamp (U): Insert an emoji stamp. Optionally add the stamp to another object.
Hand (H): Allows panning of the canvas by clicking and dragging. You can also access this mode by holding the space bar.
Comment (C): Place a comment and open the comments sidebar. Optionally attach the comment to an object.
