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Master the Core Gestures

This quick start covers the default touch and Apple Pencil shortcuts so you can begin drawing immediately. Follow the linked articles once you are comfortable with the basics.

Undo and Redo​

  • Double-tap with two fingers to undo the last action.
  • Double-tap with three fingers to redo your most recent undo.

The gesture reference documents every available shortcut and how to personalise them.

Manage Layers​

  • Double-tap a layer name to open the layer menu, then choose New Layer.
  • Long-press a layer thumbnail and drag to reorder or move it into a group.

For a deeper dive into the animation timeline, continue with the timeline guide.

Sample Colours and Adjust Brushes​

  • Long-press on the canvas or a reference image to sample the colour beneath your finger.
  • Drag horizontally or vertically on the canvas to adjust brush size.

Brush presets and advanced options are explained in the drawing tools article.

Accelerate Repetitive Actions​

  • Press firmly with Apple Pencil to trigger the fill bucket.
  • Open Menu ▸ View ▸ Timeline position to dock the timeline on the side.
  • Drag a swatch out of the palette window to remove it.

Explore more palette workflows in the palette overview.

Customise when ready

All gestures listed here come from the default profile. Tailor them under Preferences ▸ Gesture / Apple Pencil once you have memorised the standard layout.