💡5 Tips & Tricks for PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING DRAWINGS in Excalidraw 👀 | T&T #4 скачать в хорошем качестве

💡5 Tips & Tricks for PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING DRAWINGS in Excalidraw 👀 | T&T #4

In the fourth video of our Tips & Tricks series, we'll show you how, using the basic toolset, element settings, and other features in our editor, you can create professional-looking drawings! 💪 ========================= ⬇️ CHAPTERS & INSTRUCTIONS ⬇️ 0:00 | Creating a base scene To create a base scene, combine available tools (lines, arrows, rectangles, diamonds, circles, text, etc.) with shortcuts, which are especially useful for creating diagrams or mind maps. Here's how: 1. Create a root node by selecting a shape (rectangle, ellipse, or diamond) from the toolbar at the top of the editor. 2. To quickly add a sub-node, press Ctrl/Cmd + Arrow Key (→←↓↑) in the desired direction. Pressing the arrow key multiple times will duplicate the original node. 3. Press Enter to start typing within the selected node and Esc to exit the text editor. 4. Move around the diagram by holding Opt/Alt + Arrow Key in the desired direction. 5. Repeat the process until you're satisfied with your flowchart. 3:17 | Tip #1: Playing with fonts to find the right one Choosing the right font can significantly impact how your design feels. Excalidraw is known for its handwritten font, Excalifont, which is set as the default for the text tool. - However, you're not limited to just Excalifont – you can choose from a variety of other available fonts. Simply select the text tool (via the toolbar at the top of the editor or by double-clicking on the canvas) and either use the quick picks or open the font picker to browse all available fonts. 4:32 | Tip #2: Using Excalidraw libraries to enhance clarity If you want to use visuals in your design but don’t want to spend too much time creating them, we recommend using Excalidraw Libraries (https://libraries.excalidraw.com). Click on the Library icon in the top right corner and select Browse library. You can either explore the available libraries or search for a keyword to find the right one. Once you find a suitable library, click Add to Excalidraw, and it will appear in the Libraries sidebar. Just click on the selected icon, and you can work with it like any other element in your Excalidraw scene. 6:05 | Tip #3: Refining element settings for a clean look To give your design a cleaner look, simply adjust the element settings. Select the object you want to modify, browse through the available settings in the Preferences panel on the left, and adjust them to your liking. Once you're happy with the settings for the selected element, move on to the next one and repeat the process! 6:48 | Tip #4: Setting specific sizes for more precision Using specific sizes can make your design feel more professional and precise, and we’re ready for that too! Just right-click on the canvas and open the Canvas & Shape properties. When you select the element you want to adjust, this panel will display settings you can update, such as width, height, and font size. 9:07 | Tip #5: Aligning everything for a polished finish When creating professional results, precision in alignment plays a significant role. Luckily, Excalidraw offers a variety of features to help you achieve it. Snap to Objects – Enable this feature from the context menu (right-click on the canvas). It displays red guidelines when moving objects, helping you align and distribute them with precision. Align Features – When selecting a group of objects, these functions appear in the Preferences panel on the left. You can align objects left, right, top, or bottom, center them horizontally or vertically, and even distribute them evenly along a horizontal or vertical axis which is super useful for maintaining structure! Grid Mode – Also accessible from the context menu, this feature provides a structured grid that helps you precisely distribute elements on your canvas. Experiment with these features to find the best one for your workflow! 11:18 | Bonus In this part of the video, we'll show you how to take your design to the next level using available settings and a few more colors! ========================= 🔗 Try it out yourself! ➕ Excalidraw+: https://plus.excalidraw.com 🆓 Forever-free Excalidraw: https://www.excalidraw.com 👇 CONNECT WITH US! 👇 🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/excalidraw 🦋 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/excalidraw.com 👔 Follow us on LinkedIn:   / excalidraw   👾 Join our community on Discord:   / discord   💬 Join the discussion on Reddit:   / excalidraw   #Excalidraw #Productivity #Precision #DesignTips #TipsAndTricks #VisualThinking #KeepItSimple