Summary

In this chapter, we looked at the parts of the Inkscape user interface, how to navigate the Desk area, and identify Spin Boxes, menus, buttons, and toggles. We also went over some neat tricks to use Inkscape as a calculator. Then, we covered some hidden features, such as the right-click default options in Spin Boxes, the sneaky but useful context menu, and a myriad of ways to zoom without using the Zoom tool.

Knowing the contents of this chapter will serve you well in your creative journey with Inkscape, saving you time and building confidence using Inkscape as a tool for creating your graphics. Even better, you can help other users find things they never knew existed to help save them time as well. Sharing is caring in the Inkscape community after all.

Now that we have our footing, we will take the next steps and start making some great stuff in Inkscape. Let’s get into it with Moving and Styling Shapes in the next chapter!