Re-order the toolbox based on what shapes you are using the most Once you have selected the objects you want to modify, you can apply mass changes using the options in the properties bar, just as you would with an individual shape.
To make a change to all shapes that have a feature in common with the shape that is currently selected (e.g., change the border color of all rectangular “Process” shapes in your flowchart), choose “Shapes with Same,” and then select a property from the offered list. To make a more specific selection, choose “All Shapes” or “All Lines.” You can even select “Inverse” to select everything that is currently un-selected on your canvas. Mass format the shapes in your diagramĪdd style, such as color, font changes, and line formatting, to the objects in your diagram en masse! Use Command + A or pick “All” from the “Select” menu to select all objects on your page. If you are using a mouse, you can scroll in any direction by right-clicking and dragging the canvas.Ĥ.Additionally, while using a trackpad, you can pinch/spread your fingers to zoom in and out of the canvas.If you are using a trackpad, you can use two fingers to scroll your canvas up and down or side to side.If you are constantly zooming in and out of your canvas and moving from one part of your diagram to another, you might be interested in these tips for easy navigation: A copy will emerge that you can place anywhere on the canvas. To create a copy of any shape, hold down Alt/Option on your keyboard, then click and drag from the shape. If you accidentally pick the wrong shape, no worries! You can always right-click on a shape and select “Change shape” to re-open the auto-prompt menu and select a different one.ĭo you find that you are using the same shape over and over again in a diagram and the copy/paste keyboard shortcut is becoming tedious? Then you are in luck because we have an even more efficient duplication method where you can create a copy and position it on your canvas in the same click. You can build out an entire process diagram using this method!
After dragging out the first shape of your diagram, you can add a second shape by clicking on one of the red dots along the first shape’s border and selecting a shape from the auto-prompt menu. Lucidchart has some handy shortcuts that allow you to add shapes to your diagram without manually dragging them out of the toolbox. Build your diagram sequentially, without ever losing your place Trying to become more productive at work? Struggling to convey your ideas fast enough? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you are a new diagrammer, a power user, or someone who is eager to learn about Lucidchart, check out these six tips from Lucidchart product experts to learn how to diagram more efficiently.
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