User Guide

Chapter 1: Introduction
Dimension Area global setting override; new Properties bar shortcuts for Number Format,
Coordinates Format, and X,Y Arrows of Direction; a Set Default Attributes button in the Toolbar;
Windows 7 support (with related UI enhancements); and increased Points Limits (crucial for GIS
documents).
About the documentation
Please take a few minutes to read the following information about the Canvas documentation. The
Canvas 12 Help/User Guide describes the commands, tools, and features of Canvas. Certain terms
and abbreviations are used to describe procedures.
You’ll find tips for working efficiently and exploring creative possibilities.
Important items provide information to help you avoid problems.
Other items of note are highlighted with a note icon.
Keyboard keys
Standard names and abbreviations are used for keyboard keys; your keyboard might use different
labels.
Key name Description
Alt The Alternate key, usually labeled “Alt”.
Ctrl The key labeled “Ctrl”.
Shift The key used to type uppercase characters.
Enter The key labeled “Enter”.
Choosing commands
When a procedure tells you to choose a command, the instruction is written:
Choose Edit | Paste.
This tells you to open the Edit menu and choose the Paste command. You can use a keyboard shortcut
if the command has one.
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