Canvastic is the graphics and text publishing software for students and teachers in K-8. It features a clear on-screen display making it easy to use for everyone. It can be customized for users of different ages. It really grows with the user. Canvastic is a real tool for school, not a toy. There are no time wasting features or excessive options.

On-line Manual

Please use the navigation links to the left to learn more about specific features of Canvastic.

Except for minor differences between Macintosh OS X and Windows, Canvastic works the same on both platforms. Where there is a difference, details are provided. Otherwise you should assume the descriptions are universal. Notes on differences are formatted like this sentence.

There are keyboard shortcuts for many of the commands in Canvastic. Look for them in the menu that contains the command.

The manual is also included in your Canvastic folder. Look for the Documentation.pdf file.

Note for new installations of Canvastic:

The scalable interface that can change to customize the application for the user is a defining feature of the program. Please read the Preference Sets sections to take full advantage of this feature. The included preference sets are only examples. Until you decide your users should choose from a list of preferences, Canvastic will start up using a default set of preferences.

New Features in Version 3:

Version 3 includes many new features, refinements and fixes. Click here to see a comprehensive list.

Version 2 Manual:

Still using version 2? You should definitely upgrade but until you do please reference the Documentation.pdf that is inside your Canvastic folder. The version 2 manual is no longer online.