In This Section
Inspector Panel
The Inspector panel is your central hub for styling. Learn how to use it to modify colors, fonts, strokes, shadows, and more.
Shape Styles
Apply consistent styling across your diagrams using shape styles. Save and reuse your favorite combinations.
Copy & Apply Styles
Use the format painter to copy styles from one element and apply them to others.
Fill Styles
Apply solid colors, gradients, and patterns to shape interiors.
Stroke Styles
Customize shape outlines with width, color, dash patterns, and line endings.
Color Schemes
Use predefined color palettes for consistent, professional-looking diagrams.
Shadows & Effects
Add depth with shadows, adjust opacity, and customize corner radius.
Styling Basics
Colors
- Fill color: The interior color of shapes
- Stroke color: The border/outline color
- Text color: The color of text within shapes
Strokes
- Width: Line thickness from hairline to bold
- Style: Solid, dashed, or dotted lines
- Corners: Sharp, rounded, or beveled corners
Effects
- Shadows: Add depth with drop shadows
- Opacity: Make elements semi-transparent
- Gradients: Create smooth color transitions
Tips
- Consistency: Use the same colors and styles for related elements
- Contrast: Ensure text is readable against background colors
- Simplicity: Don't overuse effects - less is often more
- Styles: Save frequently used combinations as reusable styles