This section introduces basic procedures, including working with documents, selecting objects, editing objects, and undoing actions. These procedures are used throughout the lessons in this guide. Working with documents Canvas can not only open Canvas files but also a great number of file formats, such as JPEG, TIFF, PDF, GIF, etc. Choose File > Open to see the compatible formats. To open existing documents 1 Choose File > Open and the directory dialog box appears. 2 Browse through the directories to find your file. 3 Highlight or select your file. 4 Click the Open button. To start a new Canvas document 1 Choose File > New and the New dialog box opens. 2 Select the type of document: Illustration, Publication, Anima- tion, or Presentation. 3 Choose the Document Size and Document Units. Canvas templates:  You can also select a template from the Use Template menu. Template choices change depending on type of doc- ument selected. Document Setup Wizard:  Press the Wizard button to launch the Document Setup Wizard. The Wizard takes you through a series of screens to set up your document. The screens change depending on type of document selected in first screen. Selecting tools from the Toolbox To use a tool, you select it from the Toolbox, which contains all the Canvas tools used for drawing, text, image-editing, and effects. The Toolbox displays 10 tools at a time, while the remaining tools are available from tool palettes that pop out from the Toolbox. To display the Toolbox:  Choose Window > Palettes > Show Toolbox. To select a tool displayed in the Toolbox:  Click the tool’s icon. Tip The Toolbox can be used as a floating palette that you can place anywhere on screen. You can also dock the Toolbox by dragging it to the Docking bar.
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