Line & Shape Elements
Add horizontal lines, dividers, and separators to structure your templates.
Adding a Line Element
Line elements create horizontal dividers and separators in your PDF templates. They help organize content into visual sections and improve readability.
- Click Line in the toolbar
- Click on the canvas to place the line
- Drag the handles to resize the line width
Line Properties
Configure line appearance in the inspector panel:
Width
Set the line width to span the full content area or just a portion. You can use exact pixel values or drag the resize handles.
Thickness (Stroke Width)
Control how thick the line appears:
- 1px — Subtle divider, barely visible
- 2px — Standard separator line
- 3–4px — Bold section divider
- 5px+ — Decorative bar or accent
Color
Set the line color using the color picker. Common choices:
- Light gray (#E5E7EB) — Subtle, professional separators
- Medium gray (#9CA3AF) — Visible but not dominant
- Brand color — Accent dividers for section headers
- Black (#000000) — Strong dividers for signatures, totals
Style
Choose the line rendering style:
- Solid — A continuous line (default)
- Dashed — A series of dashes
- Dotted — A series of dots
Common Uses
Section Dividers
Place a line between major sections of your document — between the header and body, between line items and totals, or between the body and footer.
Signature Lines
Add a line above a "Signature" label to create a signature placeholder. Use a 200–300px wide line with 1px thickness.
Total Lines
In invoices and financial documents, place a line above the total amount. Use a thicker line (2–3px) to draw attention to the bottom line.
Header/Footer Separators
A thin line below the header or above the footer creates clean visual separation between repeated elements and the main content.
Visual Hierarchy
Use different line thicknesses and colors to create hierarchy. Thick colored lines for major sections, thin gray lines for minor separators.Positioning Lines
- Drag lines to position them vertically on the canvas
- Set exact X/Y coordinates in the inspector for pixel-perfect placement
- Lines snap to other elements when snapping is enabled
- Use alignment tools to center a line horizontally on the page
Next Steps
- Adding Elements — Overview of all element types
- Styling & Formatting — Style any element
- Positioning & Alignment — Precise placement tools