How to edit a Freeform Section/Page

How to edit a Freeform Section/Page

✨ Overview

Freeform sections give you complete creative control over your yearbook pages. Whether you're adjusting layouts, adding photos, or customizing design elements, the editor provides all the tools you need to bring your pages to life.

📝 Getting Started

1. Open the Section You Want to Edit

Click the name of the Freeform Section you want to edit from your left-hand toolbar.


 

If your project is in Ladder format, click Manage Ladder first to display a full list of your pages. Then select the section or page you'd like to edit.


 

🛠️ Editing Tools

📚 Toolbar

On the left side of your editor, you'll see a toolbar with tabs for:

  • Sections / Ladder

  • Templates

  • Layouts

  • Edit Photo

  • Backgrounds

  • Elements

These tools give you quick access to design resources and editing controls. 


 

 

Undo and Redo

↩️ Undo & Redo

Next to the Add More button, you'll find the Undo and Redo icons—perfect for reversing an edit or toggling between changes to compare your design. ( you can also use [CTRL+Z] or [SHIFT+CTRL+Z] keyboard shortcuts respectively)

🔍 Zoom

In the upper-right corner, use the Zoom tool to zoom in and view details or zoom out to see the full page layout.


 

⚙️ Advanced Tools

To the right of Zoom, click Advanced to access more editing features, including:

  • Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste in Place

  • Delete & Clear Image

  • Select All

  • Rulers, Grids, and Guides

  • Portrait Settings

  • Page Number Settings

  • Text Styles

These options offer greater precision and customization while editing your layout.

 

🖼️ Managing Photos

📁 Manage Photos

Click Manage Photos for a full expanded view of your images. From here, you can:

  • Use photos from another section

  • Filter by keyword

  • Hide used photos

  • Sort and organize your gallery


 

➕ Add Photos

Select Add Photos to upload new images from your computer or third-party services like Vidigami, Facebook, Google Drive/Photos, or Dropbox.


 

📄 Managing Pages

🗂️ Pages Tab

Click the Pages tab to view a bird’s-eye layout of all pages within the current section. This is especially helpful for organizing page order or reviewing your section at a glance.

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