Shapes
Shapes in Vani help you visually organize content and structure ideas within a Space. You can use them to build diagrams, workflows, and frameworks. Add text directly inside any shape, making them useful not just for visuals but also for labeling sections, highlighting key points, or adding context to your diagrams.
How to add shapes
You can add shapes in the following ways:
Using the keyboard shortcut
Press S to open the Elements panel. Shapes will appear at the top.
Using the toolbar
Click Elements in the left toolbar. In the Elements panel, go to Shapes and pick a shape.
Adding Text Inside Shapes
Every shape in Vani supports text. To add text, simply double-click inside the shape and start typing. This makes shapes more than just visual markers—they can also serve as labels, titles, or containers for important notes, allowing you to combine visuals and context in one place.
Advanced shapes
For more specialized needs, you can access additional options by clicking Explore advanced shapes within the Shapes menu. This opens a broader library of shapes that support more complex visualizations, including:
- Basic shapes
- Block arrows
- Flowchart shapes
- Equation shapes
- Stars
- Callouts
- Action buttons
- Connectors (lines)
These advanced options allow you to go beyond simple shapes and build structured diagrams, workflows, organizational charts, or visual stories.
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