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What is Fabric Canvas?

Fabric’s canvas is a spatial whiteboard where you can add any Fabric content, organize it, draw around it, write, add post-its and more. You can even paste, drag or embed content directly to the canvas. If you paste a link, it’ll turn into a Fabric bookmark that lives inside the canvas.

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Can I add the same file to multiple canvases?

Yes, you can reference any file from your library on as many different canvases as you want - it’s the same file shown in different visual layouts.

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What’s the difference between embedded content and referenced content?

Embedded content (like images you upload directly) lives on the canvas itself. Referenced content links to files in your library - if you delete the library file, it disappears from the canvas too.

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What’s the difference between preview cards and interactive windows?

Preview cards show a thumbnail of your file, while interactive windows let you actually work with the content (read PDFs, play videos, etc.) without leaving the canvas.
Interactive windows are coming soon.

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Can collaborators see all the content on my canvas?

If you reference library content as a preview, collaborators can only access it if they have permission to view that file. Embedded content is visible to everyone who can access the canvas.

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Can I draw on the canvas?

Yes, you can draw freeform, add shapes, arrows, and annotations directly on the canvas.

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Do embedded videos and live content actually work on the canvas?

Yes, all embeds are fully interactive - you can watch YouTube videos, edit Figma designs, play Spotify, and interact with any embedded content directly on the canvas.

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Can I share a canvas as read-only?

Yes, share canvases with view-only access so others can see your work but can’t edit or move anything.

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Can I organize my canvases into folders?

Yes, canvases are files in Fabric - organize them in folders, tag them, and find them through search like any other content.

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How many people can collaborate on a canvas at once?

Multiple team members can work on the same canvas simultaneously with real-time multiplayer cursors showing everyone’s activity.

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Does canvas work on mobile?

Canvas works best on desktop and tablet devices where you have more screen space for visual organization.