When creating a design in the editor, the sidebar offers a quick and intuitive way to adjust slide properties, manage layers, and organize your project—without needing to open the full timeline.
Below, we’ll cover the key features and how to use them effectively.
Real-Time Slide Thumbnail Updates
The slide thumbnail updates instantly as you make changes to your design on the canvas. This visual feedback helps you see your progress without switching views.
Duplicate, Delete, or Stop Slides
From the slide thumbnail, you can:
Duplicate a slide to reuse its design.
Delete a slide you no longer need.
Stop a slide’s playback.
Change Slide Duration
There are two easy ways to adjust how long a slide appears:
Drag to adjust – Click and drag the bottom edge of the slide in the sidebar to lengthen or shorten the duration.
Enter a custom time – Double-click the slide duration and enter the desired time using your keyboard.
Add Transitions Between Slides
You can add transitions between slides directly from the sidebar. Adjust the transition duration using the same methods as slide duration changes—dragging or typing a custom time.
Rearrange Slides with Drag and Drop
Need to reorder slides? Simply drag a slide thumbnail to its new position in the sidebar.
Copy and Paste Layers Between Slides
You can quickly copy a layer from one slide to another:
Windows: CTRL + C and CTRL + V
Mac: Command + C and Command + V
Hide or Show Layers
If multiple layers overlap in the same position at different points in the timeline, use the hide/show option to make designing easier and improve visibility.
This streamlined sidebar workflow allows you to manage your slides and layers more efficiently, so you can focus on creativity rather than navigation.
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