Editing Your Template in Corjl
Corjl Quick Guide Instructions
Editing Text
Add Text Box -To add anew text box (if available), click on the Text button in the Left Menu. Hover over the font you want to add to the canvas and the Add Text to Canvas button will appear. Click to add that text.
Style Text -Select atext box and then click the Style Text button that appears in the top left corner.
Format Text - Select fonts, change font size and text color, and format text with options in the top toolbar.
Editing Images
Style Images - Select an image and then click the Style Image button that appears in the top left corner.
Replace Image - Select an image and then click the Replace Image button found in the top left corner.
Editing Your Template in Corjl
Design Editor Overview
Left Menu Area
Click the icon image to open each of the tabs listed below. Click again to close the tab. Please note that depending on the settings for the design, not all options may be available.
Designs – Designs included in your order are found here. Information for the design such as the current editing status, number of downloads available, and the expiration date is shown in the thumbnail area for the design.
Graphics – You can find additional images for your design here (if provided), as well as upload your own images (if allowed). To add an image to the canvas, click once on the image, or drag and drop it onto the canvas.
Text – Click here to add a new text box to the design canvas. To add text, click where it says Add Text to Canvas on the name of the font you want, or drag the name of the font onto the canvas.
Background – This panel allows you to edit the background of the design. Depending on the options allowed for the design, you can select or upload an image for the background, or choose or change the background color (using Fill or Gradient) using the Image or Color options. To remove an image or color, select the None option.
You can also determine the placement of the background image using the following options:
- Fill Canvas – This option centers the image on the canvas and fills the entire canvas (including the bleed area) with the image to the edge of the shortest side of the image.
- Crop to Fill – This option initially fills the canvas with the image the same as the Fill Canvas option, but allows you to double-click on the background of the canvas and move and/or resize the image using transformation handles.
- Tile Image – This option tiles the image from the upper left corner of the canvas. You can use the Tile Size slider to change the size of the image and the number of times the image tiles on the canvas.
- Fit to Canvas – This option condenses and resizes the image so that it fits the canvas. This option does not keep the image’s original proportions.
Instructions - If the designer has provided any instructions on using the platform or editing the design, you can find that here.
Revert to Original - Use this button to revert any changes made to the design back to the original version.
*Please note: This will undo all of your changes to the design and cannot be undone.
Bottom Toolbar
These options are used to navigate and manage the pages included in the design.
Use the Page Thumbnail View button to view all of pages in the design as thumbnails that can be rearranged and/or deleted. Use the arrows to navigate to the next/previous page of the design or click to type in a page number. Options to duplicate or delete the current page (if available) are found here as well.
Zoom - Use these controls to zoom in and out of the canvas view in the editor.
Right Panel
Use the small caret/arrow icon button on the far right of the design area to open and close the Layers panel, if available. The layers for the design can be found in this area as well as a preview of any image or text currently selected on the canvas. Listed below are more options for the layers panel:
- Lock Layer – Click the “lock” icon button to lock a layer and prevent it from being moved or selected.
- Delete Layer – Use the “trash can” icon button to delete a layer.
- Layer Recall – If you have moved a layer off of the canvas and cannot select it to move it back, right-click on that layer in the Layers panel and select Recall to move the item back onto the canvas.
Top Toolbar
Specific tools for editing images and text can be found in this area when that item is selected on the canvas, as well as the option to Delete (“trash can” icon) or Duplicate that item. You will also find the Undo/Redo buttons here.
Use the Export button to download your design file for printing, order prints, or share as an electronic invite (if offered).
Canvas Right-Click Menu
Right-click anywhere on the canvas to view the following options if they have been made available for your design:
Snap – This feature allows a selected element to be easily positioned in alignment with guide lines or another object on the canvas. As you move the selected element closer to the object, it will automatically move into place.
View > Bleed – Select this option to show or hide the bleed area (trim area) for the canvas.
View > Rulers – Click on the Show Rulers option to show visible rulers outside of the design to use as a guide.
To move the placement of the rulers to the outer edge of the editing area, click Show Ruler Outside.
View > Guides – This feature allows you to add “guidelines” to help in lining up and placing elements on the canvas. Drag inward toward the canvas from the rulers to create the guides. Use the Lock Guides option to prevent the guides from being moved once placed.
Shortcuts Menu – Corjl has a large selection of keyboard shortcuts for use when editing the design. To see a full list of shortcuts, see the Appendix provided at the end of this document.
Editing Text
Double-click directly on the text you want to change to edit. You can also edit text by selecting it, and then typing in the text editor box located in the Right Panel (above the Layers area).
Add New Text – To add a new text box (if available), click on the Text button in the Left Menu. Hover over the font you want to add to the canvas and the Add Text to Canvas button will appear:
Click to add a text box with this font. You can also drag and drop the desired font directly onto the canvas.
Text Editing Tools
Once you have selected text for editing on the canvas, you will see the Text Editing Tools show in the Top Toolbar above the design.
- Font Selection – The current selected font name will appear in this area. Use the drop-down options to view the available fonts for the design and select a different option for the selected text.
- Font Size – Select the text you want to resize, then choose a number from the drop-down box or type in a text size manually.
- Font Color – Use the colored square to select a different color for the selected font. This will open the “color picker” tool. Type in a hex code for color or select a color from the design directly by clicking on a colored area with the “eyedropper” tool.
- Color Swatches – If available for your design, colors can be saved as Swatches to reuse as you are editing. To save a color swatch, select the color you want and then click the Add color button. The saved color will appear in the Swatches area.
- Multicolored Text – You can apply multiple colors to individual words or characters by using the cursor to highlight those characters in the text box on the canvas (or in the text editor box) and then selecting a color from the color picker.
- Text Formatting – These formatting options include Bold, Italics, Underline, Strikethrough, and Superscript and Subscript options. Depending on the design settings, not all options may be available. If visible, click on the button with the three vertical “dots” (or kebab menu) to view all text formatting options.
- Bulleted/Ordered Lists – Use this option to create a bulleted or numbered list from selected text. Click the button multiple times to select the desired option.
- Text Alignment – Choose the desired alignment for selected text with this button. Click multiple times to select from Centered, Left Aligned, Right Aligned, and Justified.
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Character and Line Spacing
– Adjust the spacing between characters and lines of text. Select the text you want to change, then click on the line or height spacing icons and adjust using the sliding bars or by manually entering a number. -
Glyphs
– Use the Glyphs button to access and view the different characters available for that font, including special characters. Place the cursor where you want to add the character to your text, then search and select the desired character from the character map by clicking on that character.
Text Styles
Click the Style Text button found in the upper left corner to add various styles and special effects to the selected text. Choose from the style options listed below:
- Drop Shadow – Adds a “shadow” behind your selected text. Change the color, angle, distance, blur, and opacity of the shadow.
- Outer Glow – Adds a diffused colored “glow” around the selected text. Change the color and distance (thickness) of the glow.
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Stroke – Adds an outline around the selected text. Change the color,
size (thickness), and opacity of the outline.
- Gradient – Applies a gradient using two colors to the selected text. Select a start and end color in the color boxes, then adjust the angle of the gradient using the circular dial. Use the Opacity start and Opacity end options to fade one side of the gradient.
- Curved Text – Places the selected text in a curved or circular shape. Select the text you want to curve and select either an Arc or a full Circle shape from the drop-down. For the Arc option, choose “over” or “under” text placement then adjust the degree of curve you want and letter spacing with the slider tools.
- Opacity – This option “fades” the selected text to make it see-through. Use the slide bar or enter a specific numerical amount to adjust the opacity.
- Blend Modes – Change how text and graphics blend with the background or other elements by using a different “blend mode.” You can choose from the following blending options from the Blend Mode drop-down box: Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Darken, Lighten, Color Dodge, Color Burn, Hard Light, Soft Light, Difference, or Exclusion.
Please note: Styles for both images and text are turned on or off by clicking on the icon image button for that Style.
Use the Reset button to reset to the last settings. To keep the selected Style open, click on the “thumbtack” icon button.
Text Right-Click Menu Options
Right-clicking on a text box will give you the ability to Duplicate, Cut, Copy, or Paste the text box. Additional options are:
- Paste in Place – This pastes the copied item into the exact same location as the original.
- Dynamic Modes – The Dynamic Modes feature changes the way the text fits inside the text box. The Grow Text option allows the text box width to resize along with the text inside of it (text will not wrap). The Wrap Text option will leave the text box width the same size regardless of the size of the text inside (so text will wrap within the box).
- Order – Use this option to change the layer order for the selected text box. Choose from Bring to Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, and Send to Back.
- Align to Canvas – Use these options to align a text box to the vertical center, horizontal center, bottom, top, far left, or far right of the canvas.
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Align to Items – This feature appears in the menu when two or more elements are selected and will line up selected design elements on the canvas with each other. Choose to align the selected items by the horizontal edges, vertical edges, bottom or top edges, and left or right edges of the items.
- Distribute – This feature appears when three or more items are selected on the canvas and allows you to evenly space out these elements on the canvas.
- Group – This feature appears in the menu when two or more elements are selected on the canvas. Clicking on the Group option will group the items together so they move and resize as one entity. Click Ungroup to release the items to individual elements again.
- Free Transform – This option allows you to stretch the text taller/shorter or thinner/wider. Click to turn this feature on, then use the gray control handles to resize the text. Click the option again to reset the text to the original shape.
- Rotation – You can choose to rotate a text box either 90, 180, or 270 degrees with this option. Selecting “0 degrees” will return the textbox to its original position. You can also rotate a text box by hovering on the gray dot at the top of the box until arrows appear and then dragging in the direction you wish to rotate.
- Transform – Use these options to flip the text box. Choose from Flip Horizontal, Flip Vertical, or Mirror options.
Editing Images
Click on an image on the canvas to edit it. To resize an image, select by clicking on the image and use the gray corner transformation “dots” to drag it larger or smaller.
Image Styles
Select the image you want to change and click on the Style Image button in the upper left to make adjustments. Like fonts, you can add a Drop Shadow, Outer Glow, Stroke, and change the Opacity, and Blend Mode. In addition, you can select from the following style options:- Brightness – Use the slider to either increase or decrease the brightness of an image.
- Contrast – This option increases the difference between light areas and dark areas in the image. Use
- the slider to adjust.
- Saturation – This style refers to the amount of color in an image or photo. Select the image and use the slider to either lower or increase the amount of color in an image or photo.
- Hue – This feature changes the color tones of the image. Use the slider to adjust.
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Blur – This blurs the image or makes it “fuzzy.” Choose the entire image or just the edges of the image with the selections given.
Please note: Styles for both images and text are turned on or off by clicking on the icon image button for that Style.
Use the Reset button to reset to the last settings. To keep the selected Style open, click on the “thumbtack” icon button.
Uploading and Replacing Images
Adding Images – If available for your design, upload an image or photo by clicking on the Graphics button in the Left Menu area. If offered, you can select from images provided by the designer found in the Images tab, or upload your own by clicking on the Upload Images button. Uploaded images will appear under the Your Images tab. Click once to add to the design, or drag and drop the desired image onto the canvas.
Replace Images – Click on an image to replace it. If available for the design, you will see a button that appears in the upper left of the editor that says Replace Image. Click that button and you can select a designer image (if provided) or upload one of your own to replace the current image.
Clipping Masks – In addition to using the Replace Image button, images being used with a clipping mask (or frame) can also be replaced by adding an image to the canvas and dragging it exactly over and on top of the image you want to replace. The image will automatically replace the current image with the new one. Double-click on the replaced image to adjust the placement of the image and to zoom in or out.
Clipping Masks for Text – In addition to being used with frames, images can also
be clipped using text as a mask. When an image is being clipped to text and is available for editing, you will see a small “image” icon above the text box when it is selected. Click on that icon button and you will be able to resize the clipped image. Drag and drop a new image over the text to replace the existing image, or use the Replace Image button.
Image Right-Click Menu Options
Images will have the same right-click menu options as Text, with the exception of Dynamic Modes and Free Transform. This includes the following options: Duplicate, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste in Place, Order, Align to Canvas, Align to Items, Distribute, Group, Rotation, and Transform.
Saving, Downloading, and Printing Your Design
Saving Your Changes
Autosave Feature – Changes to your design will save automatically and is indicated by the small “cloud” icon) found next to the design name. To undo changes and go back to a previous edit, click on the Undo button.
Design Editing Status – Each design in the order will have a status indicator letting you know what step the design is at in the editing process. Each editing status is listed below:
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Draft Saved – This status indicates that the design has been opened and
changes have been saved. - Downloaded – This status will show once the design has been downloaded.
- Proof Approved – This status is for orders that will be completed by the seller and will appear once the final proof has been approved. No further edits will be allowed once the proof has been approved.
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Expired – This status shows for designs that have expired. No further changes will be allowed for expired designs.
Download and Export Options
Click on the Export button when you are done editing and are ready to download or share the design. Once you click on that button, you will see the following options (note: depending on the design’s settings, not all options may be available):
Send via Paperless Post – If available, selecting this option will allow you to send your invitation digitally using the platform Paperless Post. Once selected, it opens a pop-up window in Corjl where you can easily download your customized invitation template. Once the files are downloaded, you are sent to the Paperless Post website where you can upload your design, add event details, send invitations, and track RSVPs.
Print via Prints of Love – If available, this option allows you to order affordable quality prints from Prints of Love. Once selected, a pop-up window will open and allow you to download your files and then go to the Prints of Love website where you can place your print order.
Download – Click this option to begin the download process. When you click the Download button, the Download Design window will open. You will first need to select a download file type. These options can include PDF, JPEG, PNG, and SVG.
PDF File Options
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Paper Size – Use these options to select the paper size you will be printing on, or if you just want the design by itself, select Design Default Size. The size of the actual design will remain the same regardless of the paper size chosen.
- Page numbers – By default, all pages of the design will download. To download specific pages of the design, deselect the Select all pages option, then type in page numbers in the provided field. Separate individual pages by commas, or a range of pages with a hyphen.
- Show Bleed – Select this option to include a bleed around the edge of your canvas page.
- Show Trim Marks – Select this option to apply trim marks to the download file to assist in cutting out the design.
- Fit Multiples Per Page – Select this option and the design will download with multiple copies tiled onto the designated paper, if possible.
- Tile Different Design Pages – By default, the same page of the design will tile on the same page of the PDF. Select this option to tile different, or consecutive, pages of the design on the same PDF page instead. For example, if printing a single invitation, front and back, you will want to tile the same design on each PDF page. If printing a design with consecutive pages (like table numbers or a brochure, for example) then you want to select the Tile Different Design Pages option.
- Download & Print – Click the Download button to download. Both front and back files will download, if applicable to your design. After downloading, find the file in your Downloads folder. If you are printing at home, be sure that the file prints at 100% or Actual Size in the print settings (Scale to Fit). If you are printing at a print shop, save the file to a USB flash drive, SD card, or send by email depending on the printer’s requirements.
Depending on the item or seller, you may be able to choose other file download options, such as JPEG, PNG, and SVG. All other formats will also have the same Show Bleed, Show Trim Marks, and page selection options as PDF downloads. More options are discussed below:
○ Zip File Download Option – For designs with two or more pages, you will see the option to download the files in a Zip File folder. Select that option if desired. For larger designs with a higher number of pages, the Zip File option will be enabled by default for faster and easier downloading.
○ Download and Print – After downloading, find the file in your Downloads folder. If ordering prints online, upload the image(s) directly from your computer. You can also save the image to a USB flash drive or SD card and take it into a photo center to print. Be sure that the prints ordered are the same dimensions as the design.
Approve Proof – Depending on the shop owner’s settings and order type, you may 
see the Approve Proof button in the upper right corner of the screen instead of the Export button. This indicates that once you are done editing and saving your design, you will need to click on the Approve Proof button in order to complete your order.
If you are ordering printed items from the seller, clicking the Approve Proof button will alert the seller that your design is done being edited and ready to send to print.
Once you have clicked the Approve Proof button, you will no longer be able to make any changes to the design. A pop-up window will ask you if you are sure before completing. Please proofread your details, as once the item is completed, changes can no longer be made. If you do need to make changes after approving the proof, please contact your seller.
Account Settings
To manage your Corjl account and view your previous orders, open the drop-down box in the top upper right of the screen next to your email address. You will see the Account Settings and Orders options. Select each option to make the changes outlined below.
Account Settings
You can update your account email address and password by going to the Account Settings area. Use the options in the left menu to update your account information.
- Email - To change the email address for your account, use the given fields to type in your current email address, then the desired new email and current password. Click Update Email to apply the change.
- Password – Follow the same steps to change the password for your account: using the given fields to first type your current password, then the new password. Click Update Password to apply the change.
Orders
View all of your Corjl orders in this area. Orders are listed by purchase date starting with most recent. Use the Search field to search for a specific order. You can filter by New Orders (to see orders you have not yet opened and edited) or Previous Orders (for orders you have opened and edited).Editing on a Mobile Device
Corjl has a robust Mobile Editor that allows you to make many of the same edits you would on the desktop version.
Depending on the permissions given for the design, you will see the following options in the bottom menu when you log into your design on a mobile device:
Add Image – Tap here to add an image to the canvas. If the designer has included images for use in the design, you will see those images in the Images tab area. To upload your own image to add to the canvas, tap on the Your Uploads tab and use the “upload” image icon button to upload your image.
Add Text – This option will add a text box to the canvas. Use the text editing options outlined below to style the text as wanted.
Background – Use this option to edit the background of the canvas. Tap to see the following editing options for the background, if allowed by the designer:
Edit Gradient Color – Add a gradient color with this option. Use the two small color boxes to select the two colors for the gradient. Choose from a Linear or Radial gradient. Change the angle of the gradient with the “dial” button or type in an angle in the provided text field. Adjust the opacity start and end with the sliders.
Add Background Image – Use the Image button to add an image to the background. Use designer-provided images (if any) from the Images tab. If allowed, upload your own image to use for the background by going to the Your Uploads tab. Adjust the background image position using the Fill Canvas, Tile Image, or Fit to Canvas options shown.
None – This option removes any image or color applied to the background.
Edit Text
When you tap to select text on the canvas, you will see the following menu options at the bottom of the screen. Tap each option to adjust the features. Tap again to close when you are done.
Edit text – You can begin to edit the text in the design in two ways: double-tap on the text to pull up the keyboard to make edits, or click on the Edit Text button to select all the text at once to delete and replace it with your own.
Edit color – Allows you to change the color of the text with a color picker tool. Select a color from the color picker, or type in a hex color value.
Font style – Choose a different font for the text with this option.
Font size – Change the font size of the text by using the slider to increase or decrease the font size, or by typing in a number for the size in the numerical field. You can also size the text larger or smaller using the corner “dot” controls for the text box.
Rotation – Use this option to rotate the text box. Use the “dial” in the far left to rotate to the desired amount, or type in the desired amount of rotation in the given text field.
Duplicate – Make a copy of the text box with this option. Delete – Deletes the selected text box.
Edit Images
Tap to select an image on the canvas and use the following options to make adjustments:
Resize – You can resize a selected image by using the corner “dot” controls to drag the image larger or smaller.
Replace an Image – If this option is available for the design, you can use the Replace button to replace the selected image. As with the Add Image option, you may see both Images and Your Uploads as options to choose from.
Rotation, Duplicate, and Delete – These options work the same for images as outlined in the Text options area. Tap to rotate, duplicate, or delete the selected image.
Top Menu Options
Designs & Design Pages – This icon button will open the tabs for the Designs in the order and also the Pages in the selected design.
Tap the Designs tab to view and select from the designs included in the order, as well as any instructions that have been provided.
- Tap the Edit Design button to open the design in the Editor.
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The number of Downloads for the design as well as the expiration date (if any) is shown below the design name in this area.
Tap the Pages tab to view thumbnail images of all the pages in the selected design. Tap the page thumbnail to navigate to that page of the design.
Use the Revert button at the bottom of the Pages tab to revert the design to its original version. Please note: this will remove all changes and can not be undone.
Undo/Redo – Use these buttons to “undo” and go back a step or steps in the design, as well as to “redo” or go forward a step or steps if you have backed up too far.
Save & Download – The Save icon shows that autosave has been initiated for your changes. Use the Download button when you are done editing your design (see next section for more information).
Account Menu – Tap on the three lines in the upper right corner to open the menu options for your Corjl account. Tap on the available options to view the following information:
- Account Settings – You can update your account email address by going to the Account Settings area. Type in your current email address, then the desired new email and current password. Tap Update Email to apply the change.
- Orders – View all of your Corjl orders in this area. New and recent orders will appear under the New Orders tab; older orders can be found by tapping on the Previous Orders tab.
Saving, Downloading, and Printing Your Design
Saving Your Changes – Changes to your design will save automatically. To undo changes and go back to a previous edit, click on the Undo button.
Downloading – When ready to download, tap the “download” icon from the top menu to begin the download process. Select the file type you would like to use for the download file from the pop-up options. Based on your file type selection, you will see the following options:
PDF File Options
- Paper Size – In general, if printing with professional printers, choose the Design Default Size. If printing at home, choose 8.5x11 Inches. The size of the design will remain the same regardless of the paper size chosen.
- Page numbers – By default, all pages of the design will download. To download specific pages of the design, deselect the Select all pages option, then type in page numbers in the provided field. Separate individual pages by commas, or a range of pages with a hyphen.
- Show Bleed/Trim Marks – Choose to include the bleed and/or trim marks to allow for easier trimming or if requested by your printers.
- Fit Multiples Per Page – Select this option to fit multiple copies of the design pages onto one sheet of paper (if possible). Pages will tile consecutively on the same page unless the Tile Same Design is selected. For example, if printing a single invitation, front and back, you will want to tile the same design on each PDF page. If printing a design with consecutive pages (like table numbers or a brochure, for example) then you want to deselect this option.
All Formats Other Than PDF – Depending on the item or seller, you may be able to choose other file download options, such as JPEG, PNG, or SVG. All of these formats will have the same Show Bleed, Show Trim Marks, and page selection options as PDF downloads. Larger designs with a higher number of pages will download in a Zip File by default.
- After selecting the file type and options, tap the Next button to download the file. On the next screen, you can choose to either download the file directly to your mobile device by tapping the Download to device button, or have the file sent to you by email. If emailing the file, type in your email address in the field labeled Email (found at the top of the screen) then tap Send download link to email.
Please note: For some mobile devices, such as iPhones, it is recommended to email yourself the file instead of downloading to your device.
Printing – If you are printing at home, be sure that the file prints at 100% or Actual Size in the print settings (Scale to Fit). If you are printing at a print shop, save the file to a USB flash drive, SD card or email depending on the printer’s requirements. PDF files print best on card stock paper. JPEG files can be printed on card stock or photo paper; be sure that the prints ordered are the same dimensions as the design.
Approve Proof Option – For orders where your seller will be printing and shipping your order to you, you will see an Approve Proof button instead of the Download button. This indicates that once you are done editing and saving your design, you will need to click on the Approve Proof button in order to complete your order.
If you are ordering printed items from the seller, clicking the Approve Proof button will alert the seller that your design is done being edited and ready to send to print.
Please note: You will not be able to make any changes after approving the proof. Please check your information carefully before selecting this option.
Corjl Keyboard Shortcuts
