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Landing page @brynn2 !9 (closed)
Acknowledgements
The Authors
Introduction @brynn2 written
- How to Use This Manual @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Inkscape Terminology @brynn2 written, uploaded
Overview
- About Inkscape @brynn2
  - Why Inkscape? @brynn2 editted
  - Inkscape History @brynn2 editted
  - The Inkscape Community @brynn2 editted
- Resources to Learn Inkscape @brynn2
  - Built-in Tutorials @brynn2 editted
  - Guides and Manuals @brynn2 editted
  - Inkscape Gallery @brynn2 editted
  - Books @brynn2 editted
- Basic Concepts @brynn2 editted
  - Raster and Vector Graphics @brynn2 editted
  - SVG and XML @brynn2 editted
  - Keyboard Shortcuts @brynn2
  - Retrieve System Information @brynn2 editted
  - Report a Bug / Request a Feature @brynn2 editted
Installation (1)
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
Setting up Inkscape (2)
- Welcome Dialog @brynn2 reviewed
- Initial Settings @brynn2 reviewed
Document Management (3) @ltlnx
- Create and Open Documents @ltlnx
- Import @ltlnx
  - Raster Images @ltlnx
  - PDF Documents @ltlnx
  - SVG Files @ltlnx
  - DXF Files @ltlnx
  - Other File Formats @ltlnx
- Document Setup @ltlnx
  - Document Properties @ltlnx
    - Display @ltlnx
    - Guides @ltlnx
    - Grids @ltlnx
    - Color @ltlnx
    - Scripting @ltlnx
    - Metadata @ltlnx
    - License @ltlnx
  - Multiple Pages
  - Margin and Bleed
- Save Files @brynn2 reviewed
- Export Files @brynn2 reviewed
  - Export Dialog @brynn2 reviewed
  - Batch Export Objects @brynn2 reviewed
  - Export Formats @brynn2 reviewed
- Document Resources
  - Clean Up Document
  - Document Resources Dialog
- Back Up and Recover
- Print Documents
Interface (4) @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Menu Bar @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Commands Bar @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Tool Controls Bar @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Toolbox @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Tab bar @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Rulers and Scrollbars @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Canvas @brynn2 written, uploaded
  - Display Modes @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Dockable Dialogs @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Snap Controls @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Palette @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Status Bar @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Interface Preferences @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Window Management @brynn2 written, uploaded
Create Objects (5)
- Shapes @dwh999
  - Rectangles @dwh999 !10 (merged)
  - Ellipses and Arcs @dwh999
  - Stars and Polygons @dwh999
  - 3D Boxes @dwh999
  - Spirals @dwh999
- Paths @brynn2 written
  - The Pen Tool @brynn2 written, uploaded
  - The Pencil Tool @brynn2 written, uploaded
  - The Calligraphy Tool @brynn2 written, uploaded
- Symbols
- Anchors
Object Manipulation (6) @brynn2 written
- Undo and Redo @brynn2 written
- Select Objects @brynn2 written
- Copy, Paste and Delete Objects @brynn2 written
- Duplicate Objects @brynn2 written
- Clones @brynn2 written
  - Create and Manage Clones @brynn2 written
  - Tiled Clones @brynn2 written
- Order Objects (Z - Order) @brynn2 written
- Groups and Layers @brynn2 written
- Lock, Show and Hide Objects @brynn2 written
- Clipping and Masking
  - Clipping
  - Masking
- The Tweak Tool
- The Eraser Tool
Change Object Appearance (7)
- The Object Properties Dialog
- Color @brynn2 I could write up the basic usage of color tools, if we get pressed for time. But absolutely could not discuss color theory or technical areas. If someone else wants to write, please do!
  - The Color Palette
  - Color Selectors
  - The Fill and Stroke Dialog
  - Flat Color
  - Gradients
  - Mesh Gradients
  - Patterns
  - Swatches
  - Fill Rules
  - The Dropper Tool
- Stroke Style
  - Dashes
  - Markers
Object Positioning and Transformation (8)
- Positioning
  - Inkscape Coordinates system
  - Guides @brynn2 written, uploaded
  - Grids @brynn2 written, uploaded
  - Snapping @brynn2 written, uploaded
  - Alignment and Distribution
- Transformations
  - The Transform dialog
  - Paste Size
  - Transform with the XML Editor
  - Transform Multiple Objects
Node and Path Manipulation (9) @brynn2 written
- Convert Objects to Paths @brynn2 written
- The Node Tool @brynn2 written
- Node Types @brynn2 written
- Node Handles @brynn2 written
- Node and Segment Manipulation @brynn2 written
  - Select Nodes @brynn2 written
  - Move Nodes @brynn2 written
  - Add, Delete, Join and Break Nodes @brynn2 written
  - Align and Distribute Nodes @brynn2 written
  - Manipulate Path Segments @brynn2 written
  - Edit XML Path Data
- Path Commands @brynn2 I could stumble my way through this section, if we get pressed for time and no one else has time. But if someone else wants to write, please go ahead!
  - Boolean Operations @brynn2 stumbling in progress
  - Shape Builder Tool @brynn2 stumbling in progress
  - Combine, Break Apart and Split Path @brynn2 stumbling in progress
  - Fracture and Flatten @brynn2 stumbling in progress
  - Path Offsets @brynn2 stumbling in progress
  - Simplify @brynn2 stumbling in progress
  - Reverse @brynn2 stumbling in progress
- The Measurement Tool @brynn2 in progress
Text (10) @brynn2 I could write up the basic usage of the Text tool, if we get pressed for time. But would not be able discuss any kind of theory or technical areas. If someone else wants to write, please do!
- Typing Text
- Selecting Text
- Font Family, Style and Size
- Line Height
- Text Alignment, Position and Direction
- Word and Letter Spacing, Kerning and Rotation
- The Text and Font Dialog
- Font Collections
- Variable Font Axes
- Opentype Features
- Reset Text Styling
- Find and Replace Text
- Check Spelling
- Convert Text to Glyphs
- Text Positioning and Wrapping
  - Put Text on a Path
  - Flow Text into a Frame
- SVG Font Editor
- Unicode Characters
Effects (11)
- Filters
  - Apply Preset Filters
  - Add and Edit Custom Filters
    - Filter Primitives
    - Examples
- Live Path Effects
  - Apply, Consolidate and Remove Path Effects
  - The LPE Tool
  - Path Effects
    - Edit/Tools
    - Distort
    - Generate
    - Convert
Extensions (12) @brynn2 There are probably a couple/three extensions I could write up. Should we list all the built-in extensions, for signup purposes?
- Add, Manage and Remove Extensions
- Create and Modify Extensions
- Built-In Extensions
Parameter Editing (13)
- Selectors and CSS
- XML Editor
Workflows (14)
- Printing
  - Print Colors Accurately
  - Soft Proofing
  - Prepare for Print Service Providers
  - Preflight Checking
- Graphics for the Web
  - SVG Attributes
  - Create and Link Style Sheets
  - Set Interactivity
  - Create Animations
- Character Creation
- Logo and Brandmark Creation
- Illustration
- Laser Cutting
- Pen Plotting
- Embroidery
- Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
- Integration in a 3D Pipeline
- Integration in a 2D Animation Pipeline
Inkscape Preferences (16) @brynn2 I could probably write up a few prefs, that I happen to know fairly well. Should we make a list of the categories, for signup purposes?
- Backup, Restore and Reset Preferences
- Preference Categories
Automation (17)
- Inkscape on the Command Line
- Examples
References (18)
- For Illustrator Converts
- For CorelDRAW Converts
- For Affinity Designer Converts
- Glossary
- Index
Annex (19)
- About This Manual
- Development-Specific Features
  - Cursor Hotspots
Tutorials (20) @brynn2 I could probably write up a couple of the simpler tutorials. It's not listed, but I have a pretty good grasp of snapping. Could probably make a tutorial for Shape Builder (already wrote one for a different website).
- Quickstart
  - (Basic drawing)
  - (Shape builder)
  - (Path manipulation)
  - (Gradients and Patterns)
  - (Clips and masks)
  - (Clones and Tiling)
  - (Text)
  - (Image tracing)
  - (Live Path Effects)
  - (Filters)
  - (Connectors and measurement)
  - (Extensions: interpolate, extrude)
- Challenges
  - (Knot)
  - (Pine Cone)
  - (... brainstorm)
- Index

Edited May 14, 2026 by brynn brynn