How To Use Pattern Shapes
Tap or drag to add shapes to the workspace. Then drag to move them. Tap a shape to select it.
Drag on the background to select multiple shapes.
Rotate selected shapes using the rotate handle.
Change grids to snap shapes to grid lines on the workspace.
Using the Protractor
Display the protractor to measure angles. Drag its ring to align it to pieces.
Drag the zero degree handle around the ring to rotate the entire protractor.
Drag the direction handle around the ring to change the degree of the angle.
Drag the direction handle in and out to change the size of the protractor.
Working with Outlines
Outlines are silhouettes on the workspace that can be filled in with shapes.
Browse the outline library to select from a collection of pre-made outlines.
Make your own outline by adding shapes and clicking the Create Outline tool.
Remove an outline by using the Remove Outline tool. Any shapes, text or equations will remain.
Send outlines to others to fill by using the Share tool.
Working with Covers
Drag covers to move, or drag bottom corners to resize.
Hide or show a cover by tapping the eye icon.
Toolbar & Annotation Palette
| Icon | Tool | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Start Over | esc | Clear the workspace or reload the Share Code. |
 | Resize | X | Toggle the size of selected shapes. |
 | Grid | G | Use a triangular, square or no grid on the workspace. |
 | Create outline | U | Turn all shapes currently on the workspace into a custom outline. |
 | Remove outline | U | Remove the outline displayed on the workspace. |
 | Protractor | V | Show or hide the protractor. |
 | Zoom | Z | Zoom the workspace in and out. |
 | Cover | H | Add a resizable cover to hide or show portions of the workspace. |
 | Duplicate | D | Duplicate selected items. |
 | Trash | Backspace, delete | Delete selected items. |
 | Share Code | K | Enter a code to open shared work. |
 | Share | S | Share your work with an image, a link, or a code. |
 | Info | I | View how-to and other information about this app. |
 | Math Text | E | Open a keypad for creating expressions and equations. Using the keyboard to add numbers and symbols also works. Tip: Double-tap your text to edit it. |
 | Writing | T | Enter text using your keyboard. Tip: Double-tap your text to edit it. |
 | Pen | P | Create freehand drawings. |
 | Highlighter | L | Create transparent freehand drawings. |
 | Eraser | ~ | Selectively erase Pen and Highlighter drawings. |
 | Erase All Drawing | A | Erase all Pen and Highlighter drawings. |
 | Rectangle | R | Create a rectangle or square.Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Filled Rectangle | Shift-R | Create a filled rectangle or square. Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Oval | O | Create an oval or circle. Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Filled Oval | Shift-O | Create a filled oval or circle. Drag the corners to resize proportionally, or the edges to change proportions. |
 | Line | / | Create a resizable line. Drag the ends to change the length or angle. |
 | Color | C | Change the color of selected objects. If no object is selected, set the default color. |
 | Line Thickness & Arrows | \ | Change the line thickness of selected objects. Add arrows to selected lines. If no object is selected, set the default thickness and arrows. |