This article will go over how to use the Elements toolbar to adjust your design.
Elements Toolbar
This is the toolbar seen when selecting an element.
- Crop/Zoom Elements: Adjust zoom on the element currently selected
- Aspect Ratios: Choose from Native or Free aspect ratios for the element
- Duplicate: Duplicate the element
- Layer Placement: Adjust the layering by moving up, down, to the front, or to the back
- Delete Element: Delete an element by selecting this icon
Adding Elements
To add elements, drag them from the Elements Well onto the canvas.
Crop and Zoom Elements
Select the Crop/Zoom Elements tool and then adjust the slider and element to the desired crop.
Aspect Ratios
There are two options for aspect ratios while using elements; Free and Native.
Native
The Native aspect ratio will keep the element fully visible and the same ratio as when it was created.
Free
The Free aspect ratio will adjust the elements sizing based on the size of the drop zone.
Duplicate
The Duplicate button will make an exact copy of the Element you have selected. Move or adjust this duplicate as desired.
Layer Placement
Select the Layers icon to move Elements up, down, to the top, or to the bottom.
- Move to Top: Element will be placed as the top layer
- Move Up: Element will be moved one layer up
- Move Down: Element will be moved one layer down
- Move to Bottom: Element will be placed as the bottom layer
Delete Element
To delete an element, select the element and then select the delete icon.
See the Elements toolbar in these tutorial videos:
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