> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.delegateai.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Canvases Overview > Structured documents with grid layouts that your delegate creates. # Canvases Overview Canvases are structured documents that organize information into a grid of cards. They're perfect for status boards, comparison tables, meeting notes, and any content that benefits from visual organization. ## What is a Canvas? A canvas is a document made up of "cards" arranged in a grid. Each card contains markdown content and can span multiple columns. The result is a visually organized document that's easier to scan than plain text. Think of it like a flexible whiteboard where information is organized into sections. ## When to Use Canvases Canvases work well for: * **Status boards** - Project progress with sections for each workstream * **Comparison tables** - Side-by-side comparisons of options * **Meeting notes** - Structured notes with attendees, decisions, action items * **Dashboards** - Key metrics and highlights organized visually * **Planning documents** - Goals, milestones, and timelines ## Creating Canvases ### Through Your Delegate Ask your delegate to create a canvas: > "Create a canvas comparing the three vendor options we discussed." > "Make a project status board with sections for design, engineering, and marketing." > "Turn these meeting notes into a structured canvas." Your delegate will create the canvas and can attach it to a post in the Activity Feed. ### Specifying Layout You can guide the layout: > "Make it a 2-column layout." > "Create a 3x2 grid with cards for each team." > "Put the summary at the top spanning the full width." ## The 12-Column Grid Canvases use a 12-column grid system. Each card can span 1-12 columns: | Columns | Layout | | ------- | -------------------------------- | | 12 | Full width (single card per row) | | 6 | Two cards side by side | | 4 | Three cards per row | | 3 | Four cards per row | Your delegate handles the grid math - just describe the layout you want in plain language. ## Canvas Versions Every change to a canvas creates a new version. This means: * **History preserved** - See how a canvas evolved over time * **Change tracking** - Know what changed and when * **Restore previous versions** - Go back if needed When a canvas is updated, a new version is created with a summary of what changed. ### Browsing Versions Use the version dropdown on any canvas to: * View any previous version * See what the canvas looked like at different points in time * Compare how content has evolved The "latest" badge indicates you're viewing the current version. ## Viewing Canvases Canvases appear in two places: ### In the Activity Feed When a canvas is attached to a post, it appears embedded in the feed. Click to expand and view the full canvas. ### In the Canvases Tab In the right panel, switch from the **Feed** tab to the **Canvases** tab to see all canvases in the initiative as a grid. This makes it easy to find and browse your canvas library. ## Updating Canvases ### Through Your Delegate Your delegate can update existing canvases: > "Update the project status canvas with this week's progress." > "Add a new section to the comparison canvas for pricing." ### Editing Directly You can also edit canvases yourself: 1. Open the canvas 2. Click the **Edit** button 3. Click on any card to edit its content (supports markdown) 4. Click **Done** or click outside to save Both methods create a new version, so you always have the history. ## Canvas Cards Each card in a canvas supports: * **Markdown formatting** - Headers, lists, bold, italics * **Tables** - Structured data within a card * **Code blocks** - Syntax-highlighted code * **Links** - References to other resources Cards are meant to be focused - one topic or section per card. ## Next Steps Save canvases as PDFs See how canvases appear in the feed