The Basics

Getting Started

• Choosing a Template
• Adding Shapes and Symbols
• Adding Lines
• Keyboard Shortcuts

Selection

• Select Tool: Selecting Shapes and Lines
• Deleting Shapes or Lines
• Changing Properties of Your Selection: Fill Color, Style, and More
• Undo or Redo an Action

Moving & Sizing

• Move an Object in the Workspace
• Resize an Object in the Workspace
• Changing the Order of Shapes
• Copy & Paste

Text Entry

• Adding Text
• Changing Text Properties
• Change Text: Font, Size, and Style
• Find and Replace
• Spelling Options in SmartDraw
• Spelling Dictionary Languages

File Saving

• Saving is automatic
• Rename the Document
• Save As