The Mac app interface
- The Layer List shows all the pages in a document along with all frames and layers on the selected page. With Search Layers field, you can quickly search for a layer using the search bar at the bottom of the Layer List. The order in which layers appear in the list defines their relative visibility on the canvas.
- The Toolbar gives you quick access to the tools and actions you use most in the Mac app. It’s contextual, meaning it automatically updates to show the options that are most relevant to what you’re working on.
- The Canvas is where you create your designs. It’s infinite, so you can set things up however you like and work directly on the canvas itself without worrying about running out of space. If you’d prefer to work within a fixed container, you can add frames to your canvas.
- The Inspector shows the design properties for any layers you’ve selected, or controls for the tool or feature you’re using.
- The Minimap makes it easier to find your way around a large canvas. Whenever you have layers outside your current view, the minimap will appear at the bottom right of your canvas. Click on the minimap to jump anywhere on the canvas, or drag the highlighted viewport area to pan around. Hovering over the minimap will display names of objects too. You can hide the minimap via the View menu, the Zoom menu (in the toolbar), or by pressing ⌃M.
Use the Minimap to quickly navigate around a Canvas
To focus on the Canvas and hide the interface, go to View > Show Interface or press ⌘. to toggle the interface on or off.
