CHAPTER
8
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Canvas, a completely integrated environment for illus-
tration, page layout, imaging, presentations, and web publishing.
Canvas lets you work with vector objects, images, type, and imported
graphics without having to switch to other applications. Whether you
are a beginner or an experienced designer, the tools and features in
Canvas can make you more productive.
Canvas provides a complete solution for home, small business,
school, and corporate users:
An array of tools for illustration, layout, editing, proofing,
and final output, so you can take projects from start to finish
in Canvas.
A flexible interface, including a Toolbar you can configure
with commands, tools, and styles; a Docking bar to store
palettes; and customizable keyboard shortcuts.
A cross-platform solution that lets you share Canvas docu-
ments across Mac OS and Windows platforms, and supports
all standard file formats.
About the documentation
Please take a few minutes to read the following information about the
Canvas documentation.
This book, the Canvas Users Guide, describes the commands, tools,
and features of Canvas for Mac OS and Windows operating systems.
Certain terms and abbreviations are used in this manual to describe
procedures. In most cases, Canvas works exactly the same under Mac
OS and Windows. The documentation points out functional differ-
ences when necessary.
Mac OS refers to the Mac OS operating system. When a procedure
applies to Mac OS only, the instructions say (Mac).
Windows refers to 32-bit Windows, including Windows 98, NT,
2000, ME, and XP. When a procedure applies to Windows only, the
instructions say (Windows).
Tip
Throughout this book youll
find tips for working efficiently
and exploring creative possi-
bilities. Items labeled Impor-
tant provide information to
help you avoid problems.