Getting started

Start a new board from scratch

Tap + at the top, then New Board, then Blank Board. Type a name. Then pick Add Grid for a board of tiles you tap to open things, or Add Canvas for a free page where you place text, photos, and shapes anywhere. Your new board opens, ready to fill.

Updated By Isaac Stalzer

  1. The + menu with New Board at the top.

    Step 1 of 5

    Tap + then New Board

    Tap + at the top right. Tap New Board.

  2. The New Board menu with Blank Board, From a Template, and From a Website.

    Step 2 of 5

    Tap Blank Board

    Or pick From a Template or From a Website… to get a head start.

  3. The New Board box with a name typed in.

    Step 3 of 5

    Give it a name

    Type a name, like the listing's address.

  4. The Add Grid and Add Canvas buttons.

    Step 4 of 5

    Pick Grid or Canvas

    Add Grid makes rows of tiles. Each tile opens something. Add Canvas makes a free page. You place things anywhere.

  5. A new grid board in Edit Mode with one tile and empty squares.

    Step 5 of 5

    Start filling it

    Your new board opens in Edit Mode. Tap an empty square to add a tile.

Good to know

  • The free plan keeps 3 boards open. One more makes your oldest board lock. You'll see a warning first.

  • Changed your mind? Convert to Canvas or Convert to Grid is in the board's menu.

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