Tool panel

Let's go over our tools! The tool panel is where you find all your tools to edit your layers. Here you can find tools to move your layers, and navigate around your composition.

  • Selection Tool (V): Go to the top left side of the screen. This is called the tool bar:

The arrow icon on the far left is called the selection tool. 

  • Hand Tool (H): The hand tool is to the right the arrow tool. This tool lets you move around in your composition:

Now select the hand tool or use the keyboard shortcut H. You can use the hand tool to move ...

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