Select objects and use the canvas context menu
Updated May 20,2026
Updated May 20,2026

Select objects to move, resize, or edit them. Use Shift for multi-selection, marquee selection, and the right-click menu for common edits.




Select one object

  1. At the bottom of the left rail, ensure Select mode is active (not Hand).
  2. Click an object on the canvas.
  3. Handles appear around the selection. Drag to move; use corners to resize; use the rotation control if shown.




Select multiple objects

  1. Shift+click additional objects to add or remove them from the selection.
  2. Or drag on empty canvas to draw a selection box around several objects.
  3. To select everything: right-click the canvas → Select All, or use Edit → Select All from the logo menu.





Group and ungroup

  • With multiple objects selected, right-click → Group (shortcut often ⌘G / Ctrl+G).
  • Right-click a group → Ungroup (⇧⌘G / Ctrl+Shift+G on many setups).




Canvas context menu

Right-click the canvas or a selected object.

When nothing is selected, you may see:

  • Paste
  • Select All
  • Zoom in / Zoom out
  • Canvas/grid options such as Show grid / Hide grid
  • Show hidden objects

When objects are selected, you may see:

  • Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete
  • Group / Ungroup
  • Lock / Unlock, Show / Hide
  • Arrange (layer order)
  • Other items depending on object type (images, text, masks, etc.)




Object list

  • Bottom of left rail → open the object list panel to select, reorder, or hide objects by layer.




Tips

  • In Hand mode, clicks pan the canvas instead of selecting—switch back to Select.
  • Some tools (for example Vector pen mode) limit paste or select-all until you exit the tool.
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