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title: "About Interaction Modes"
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updated: 2025-03-19T14:07:14Z
published: 2025-03-19T14:07:14Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.iobeya.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# About Interaction Modes

In iObeya, different interaction modes allow to work with visual elements on the board with the highest level of interactivity and flexibility:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS- interaction mode(1).png)

1. [Pan and move](/product/docs/about-interaction-modes#using-pan-and-move-mode)
2. [Multiple selection mode](/product/docs/about-interaction-modes#using-multiple-selection-mode)
3. [Ink mode](/product/docs/about-interaction-modes#using-ink-mode)
4. [Link mode](/product/docs/about-interaction-modes#using-link-mode)

## Using Pan and Move Mode

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> This mode is enabled by default.

The pan and move mode allows to navigate and reposition elements on the board.

1. Click the **pan and move mode** button ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - pan and move button.png) to enable this mode.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - pan and move mode(1).png)
2. By dragging your finger, you can:
  - pan around the board (when zoomed-in) by clicking the zones without elements.
  - move an element if you click one element.

## Using Multiple Selection Mode

The multiple selection mode allows to select and manage multiple elements on the board.

1. Click the **multiple selection mode** button ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/image(2).png) to enable this mode.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - multiple selection(1).png)
2. Select several elements in succession:
  1. Use your finger or,
  2. Draw a selection zone with your mouse or,
  3. Use `Ctrl + A`.

You can then:

- move all the elements selected.
- perform various actions on the selected elements such as:
  - **Move**: drag and drop them to a new position on the board.
  - **Align** or **distribute** elements to adjust the position of the elements inrelation to the others.
  - **Reorder**: change their order within the selection.
  - **Duplicate**: create copies of the selected elements.
  - **Preview**: get a quick preview of the elements.
  - **Display Information**: view details or properties.
  - **Send to Exchange zone**: move them to a designated area for exchange between boards.
  - **Delete**: send them to the trash.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - multiple section actions.png)
- resize all the elements at once: move the handle that is displayed in the bottom right.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS- multiple selections resize.png)

> [!WARNING]
> Warning:
> 
> The notes, cards and stickers are not resized. The hierarchy of the elements may be affected by the resizing.

## Using Ink Mode

The ink mode allows to write, draw or annotate elements.

1. Click the **ink mode** button ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - ink mode button.png) to enable this mode.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - ink mode.png)
2. Select your parameters (such as pen color and thickness).
3. Start writing or drawing directly on the board.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - ink mode 2.png)
4. To erase ink, use the eraser tool.

The ink elements created have the same properties as an element inserted from a tool:

- They stick to other elements.
- They have a contextual menu that can be displayed by clicking them.

### About Stylus Mode

The stylus mode allows to work with a stylus (pen) on the board. It replaces the regular **ink mode** if you use a stylus.

This mode is automatically enabled when you start drawing or interacting with the board.

You can still navigate the board using your finger or mouse while in stylus mode.

> [!WARNING]
> Warning:
> 
> This mode is only compatible with Windows 10 and with an active stylus supported by iObeya.

## Using Link Mode

The link mode allows to create connections between visual elements on the board.

1. Click the **link mode** button ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - link mode button.png) to enable this mode.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - link mode.png)

Your cursor changes to indicate that you are in link mode.
2. Select your paramaters and create links:
  1. Click the source element (a card or a note for example).
  2. Click the destination element to create a link between them.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e61a3dcb-bae0-4a4f-820c-85b0f6ef7f3c/Images/Documentation/GS - link mode 2.png)

You can:

- link cards within the same board.
- edit links: to modify existing links, click a linked element. Handles is displayed allowing to adjust or delete the link.
- view linked elements: when you hover over a linked element, you see a tooltip showing its connections.

Designated area in the dock within the board view. It allows users to move board content from one board to another within the same room, facilitating the transfer and organization of information across different boards.