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Adding and Editing Elements

Master shapes, icons, and decorative elements in your designs

Adding and Editing Elements

Elements bring your designs to life. Learn how to add shapes, icons, lines, and decorative items.

Element Types

Shapes

Basic geometric shapes:

  • Rectangles and squares
  • Circles and ovals
  • Triangles and polygons
  • Stars and badges

Icons

Thousands of icons available:

  • Social media icons
  • Business and finance
  • Technology
  • Food and lifestyle
  • Arrows and symbols

Lines and Dividers

  • Straight lines
  • Curved lines
  • Arrows
  • Decorative dividers

Stickers and Graphics

  • Illustrations
  • Decorative frames
  • Badges and ribbons
  • Seasonal graphics

Adding Elements

From the Panel

  1. Click Elements in left toolbar
  2. Browse or search for items
  3. Click to add to canvas
  4. Drag to position

Quick Search

  1. Use the search bar at top
  2. Type keywords like "arrow" or "star"
  3. Filter by type if needed

Editing Elements

Resize

  1. Select the element
  2. Drag corner handles to resize
  3. Hold Shift for proportional scaling

Rotate

  1. Select the element
  2. Use the rotation handle (top center)
  3. Or enter exact degrees in the panel

Change Color

  1. Select the element
  2. Click color option in right panel
  3. Choose from picker or enter hex code

Layer Management

Arrange Layers

Right-click an element for options:

  • Bring Forward - Move up one layer
  • Send Backward - Move down one layer
  • Bring to Front - Top of all layers
  • Send to Back - Bottom of all layers

Group Elements

  1. Select multiple elements (Shift+click)
  2. Right-click and choose Group
  3. Now they move together

Element Effects

Shadows

  1. Select element
  2. Enable Shadow in effects
  3. Adjust blur, offset, and color

Opacity

  1. Select element
  2. Adjust opacity slider (0-100%)
  3. Create transparency effects

Border

  1. Select element
  2. Enable border option
  3. Set width and color

Tips for Better Designs

  1. Align elements - Use guides and snap-to-grid
  2. Maintain spacing - Keep consistent gaps
  3. Limit colors - Stick to 3-4 colors max
  4. Create contrast - Make important elements stand out