Toolbars

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By default, the toolbar is at the top of the canvas and provides access to most of the Sketchbook tools. When you select a tool, another toolbar may appear below it, containing additional options.

In Sketchbook Pro for Mac and Windows, the toolbar can be optionally hidden or moved to give you a larger work space.

On mobile, the device you have (handheld device or tablet) determines which tools you see in the toolbar and what it looks like. Due to the screen size of some devices, you may have to swipe left or right in these toolbars to access more options.

  

Which tool is active?

Tap a tool in the toolbar to select it and make it active. The tool is highlighted blue. When there are two or more tools highlighted blue, that means they are both active. For example, you could have both Symmetry on and a Shape tool selected.

Toolbars in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

The version of Sketchbook Pro you're running will determine the tools available in the toolbar. Some tools have a secondary toolbar, containing additional tools or options.

1. Undo and redo
2. Zoom/rotate/move the canvas
3. Selection tools and de-select
4. Crop canvas (can be used in conjunction with selection tools)
5. Quick transform
6. Transform
7. Flood fill
8. Text tools
9. Rulers and guides
10. Perspective guides
11. Symmetry tools
12. Pen mode
13. Steady and Predictive Stroke
14. Shape tools
15. Auto hide UI
16. Layer Editor
17. Brush Palette
18. Color Editor
19. Color Palettes

Toolbars in Sketchbook for mobile devices

The toolbar will look different if you have a handheld/phone device or a tablet, since the available screen space is different. Please see the sections below and find the one that's right for you.

Some tools also have a secondary toolbar, containing additional tools and options.

Toolbar on tablet devices

1. Main menu: create a new sketch, access the Gallery, save the canvas, import a file, export or share, and Preferences
2. Undo and redo
3. Selection tools
4. Transform tools
5. Flood fill
6. Rulers and guides
7. Symmetry tools
8. Shape tools
9. Steady and Predictive Stroke
10. Import image
11. Perspective guides
12. Auto hide UI
13. Text tools
14. Time-lapse record
15. Either hide or display the interface

Toolbar on handheld/phone devices

1. Main menu: create a new sketch, access the Gallery, save the canvas, import a file, export or share, and Preferences
2. Undo and redo
3. Tools
4. Brush Library
5. Color Editor
6. Layer Editor
7. Either hide or display the interface