Sketch: Quick Start Guide

Opening and Creating A Workspace
Sharing
Adding Text
Importing into a Workspace
Working with Objects in your Workspace

Sketch is a freeform workspace in which you can draw, edit, import files, and so much more. Our Connected Workspaces™ applications are meant to be easy to use without any manuals or extensive learning so our best advice is to just start creating!

Opening and Creating A Workspace

Create documents with a pre-installed template or a custom template.

1 Open A Saved Workspace (Saved file on computer):
Menu > Open > Browse on disk > Select Document

2 Open An Existing Shared Workspace:
Menu > Open > Open Shared > Type in 9 Digit Document ID

3 Create New Workspace:
Menu > New > Select template or Select custom template

Sharing

Share a document with other Sketch users to collaborate in real time at any time. Simply provide the unique 9-digit code found in the Share menu.

Menu > Share > Choose a title for your document:
- Optional: Set Password
- Share via 9-digit workspace ID, QR Code, or a link to our web version that allows Guest view only access.

Adding Text

Adding and editing text is easy with multiple input options. Either just start writing on your workspace once the pen tool is selected on a touch screen, or double click to type.

1 Keyboard Input:

Just draw a straight line, once flashing simply start typing
Double tap to add text

2 Touch or Pen Input:

Write directly into the workspace using a stylus or your finger

3 Edit through sub-menu:

Select the lasso or harpoon tool to manipulate your text into any size
Convert handwriting to text
Edit text

Importing into a Workspace

Assemble and differentiate your Workspace from others with the import option. The import option allows you to add many different objects directly into your workspace. Try the drag and drop function from the menu and your native files too!

1 Icons:
Menu > Import > Icons > Drag and drop icon
You can change the color of your shapes at the top before using in a workspace.

2 Emojis:
Menu > Import > Emojis > Drag and drop emoji

3 Shapes:
Menu > Import > Shapes > Drag and drop shape
You can change the color of your shapes at the top before using in a workspace.

4 Images:
Menu > Import > Images > Add folder or Browse folders > Select desired folder > Drag and drop image into the workspace.
Or from your file finder you can drag and drop any image into the workspace.