Beyond charts and data visualizations, Scoop canvases support drawing objects that help you create polished, professional presentations. Add context, annotations, branding, and multimedia to tell a complete data story.

Available Drawing Objects

Object Type	Purpose	Use Cases
Text Blocks	Add titles, descriptions, annotations	Headlines, explanatory text, callouts
Lines & Arrows	Connect elements, draw attention	Flowcharts, annotations, emphasis
Images	Add logos, diagrams, photos	Branding, context, illustrations
Videos	Embed video content	Training, demonstrations, context
Shapes	Create backgrounds, highlights	Visual organization, emphasis

Adding Drawing Objects

Open your canvas in edit mode
Click + Add from the toolbar
Select the object type you want to add
Click on the canvas to place it
Resize and position as needed

Rich Text

Text blocks in Scoop support comprehensive formatting options:

Text Formatting Options

Feature	Options
Font	Multiple typefaces available
Size	From small captions to large headlines
Style	Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
Color	Full color palette for text
Alignment	Left, center, right, justified

Paragraph Features

Bulleted lists: Organize points clearly
Numbered lists: Sequential steps or rankings
Indentation: Create hierarchy
Line spacing: Control density
Tables: Structured data within text blocks

Common Text Uses

Use Case	Example
Title	"Q4 Sales Performance"
Subtitle	"Revenue by Region and Product Line"
Annotation	"Note: Excludes returns"
Callout	"↑ 23% vs. Prior Year"
Description	Explanatory paragraph below a chart

Lines and Arrows

Connect elements and draw attention with lines and arrows.

Line Types

Straight lines: Clean connections
Arrows: Directional indicators
Connectors: Link related elements

Styling Options

Color: Match your theme
Thickness: From hairline to bold
Style: Solid, dashed, dotted
Arrowheads: Single, double, or none

Common Uses

Point to key data points
Connect related visualizations
Create flowcharts
Indicate trends or movement

Images

Add visual context with images.

Supported Formats

PNG (recommended for logos)
JPEG (photos)
SVG (scalable graphics)
GIF (simple animations)

Image Uses

Use Case	Example
Logo	Company branding in corner
Product photos	Context for sales data
Diagrams	Process flows, org charts
Icons	Visual indicators
Screenshots	Reference to source systems

Image Best Practices

Use high-resolution images for clarity
Keep file sizes reasonable for performance
Maintain consistent sizing across similar images
Consider transparent backgrounds for logos

Videos

Embed video content directly in your canvas.

Video Sources

Upload video files
Embed from YouTube
Embed from Vimeo

Video Uses

Training content accompanying data
Product demonstrations
Executive messages
Context videos

Video Considerations

Videos play within the canvas
Control playback (play, pause, volume)
Consider autoplay settings for presentations
Test video performance before presenting

Layering and Positioning

Z-Order (Front to Back)

Objects can be layered:

Send to Back: Place behind other objects
Bring to Front: Place on top
Send Backward/Forward: Move one layer at a time

Alignment

Align multiple objects:

Align left, center, right
Align top, middle, bottom
Distribute evenly

Grouping

Group related objects to:

Move them together
Resize proportionally
Maintain relationships

Design Tips

Visual Hierarchy

Create clear hierarchy with:

Larger text for titles
Smaller text for details
Bold for emphasis
Color for categories

Whitespace

Don't overcrowd your canvas
Leave breathing room around elements
Use whitespace to group related items

Consistency

Use consistent fonts throughout
Match colors to your theme
Align elements to a grid
Keep similar objects the same size

Branding

Add logo in consistent position
Use company colors
Follow brand guidelines for fonts
Maintain professional appearance

Troubleshooting

Text Not Displaying Correctly

Check font is supported
Verify text color contrasts with background
Ensure text box is large enough

Images Not Loading

Verify file format is supported
Check file size isn't too large
Confirm image URL is accessible

Objects Overlapping Unexpectedly

Check z-order (bring to front/send to back)
Verify object positions
Use alignment tools to organize