Key Concepts
The Canvas
Section titled “The Canvas”The canvas is your infinite workspace. You can pan around by clicking and dragging on empty space, and zoom in/out using your scroll wheel or trackpad.
Navigation
Section titled “Navigation”- Pan - Click and drag on empty canvas space
- Zoom - Scroll wheel or pinch gesture
- Minimap - Use the minimap in the corner to see an overview and quickly navigate
Nodes are the content elements you place on your canvas. Each node type serves a different purpose:
| Node Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Text | Rich text content with formatting |
| Label | Simple text labels for annotations |
| Shapes | Visual elements for diagrams |
| Checklist | Task tracking and to-do lists |
| Embeds | External content (web, video, audio) |
| Bookmarks | Link organization |
| Pomodoro | Focus and time management |
| monday.com Items | Integrated work items |
Edges are connections between nodes. You can create edges by dragging from one node’s connection point to another. Edges can be customized with:
- Different line styles (straight, curved, step)
- Arrow markers
- Labels
- Colors
Real-Time Collaboration
Section titled “Real-Time Collaboration”When multiple users are on the same board:
- Live Cursors - See where others are working with colored cursors
- Instant Sync - Changes appear immediately for all users
- User Presence - See who’s currently viewing the board
monday.com Integration
Section titled “monday.com Integration”Flowboard integrates deeply with monday.com:
- Sidebar - Access items, docs, users, and teams without leaving the board
- Drag & Drop - Add monday.com items directly to your canvas
- Live Updates - Changes in monday.com reflect on your board
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcuts”Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts. Press Cmd/Ctrl + K to open the command menu and see all available shortcuts.
Common shortcuts:
- Cmd/Ctrl + C - Copy
- Cmd/Ctrl + V - Paste
- Cmd/Ctrl + Z - Undo
- Delete / Backspace - Delete selected nodes