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title: What are elements?
slug: using-fusion-signage/what-are-elements
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createdAt: 2026-08-27T17:28:58.426Z
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When creating your content, you can add various elements to your canvas. These options are all found under the Add dropdown menu on the left side of your canvas.



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## Text

Adds a text box to your canvas.

- Type your desired text
- Change the font
- Upload a specific font
- Adjust the font size
- Resize the text box
- Change text colour and opacity
- Add a border around the text box

## Image

Allows you to add images.

- Upload your own images (drag files into the media library or select from it)
- Browse over 3 million free images using our Unsplash integration.

**Supported file types:** JPG, JPEG, PNG.



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**To edit images**

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- Select the image element to access the toolbar at the top of your canvas.
- Use your media library or Unsplash photos to replace the current image.
- Mode: choose Contain (keeps proportions) or Cover (crops to fill the zone).
- Adjust opacity via slider or input box.
- Add a border with style options.

## Lines

Insert lines onto your canvas.

 

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**Options include:**

- Line type (solid, dashed, etc)
- Thickness
- Colour
- Opacity

## Video

Similar to the image element but for MP4 files.

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**Features:**

- Upload MP4 videos (only MP4 format supported).
- Mode: adjust how your video appears.
- Audio: toggle sound on or off.
- Loops: enable or disable looping.
- Preload: choose loading options (helpful if videos aren’t playing smoothly).
- Opacity: set the transparency level.

## Shapes

Choose from a variety of included shapes.

**Editing options:**

- Change colour
- Adjust opacity
- Add or modify borders

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 All these elements allow you to customise your content with flexibility and precision. Remember – the key to a great design is experimenting and making it your own.

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