Choose a workspace

To choose a workspace

CorelDRAW includes a collection of workspaces that are designed to help you increase your productivity. A workspace is a configuration of settings that specifies how the various command bars, commands, and buttons are arranged when you open the application. You can choose a workspace from the Welcome Screen, or you can switch to a different workspace from within the application.

The specialized workspaces in CorelDRAW are configured according to specific workflows or tasks, such as page layout work or illustrating. Their purpose is to make more accessible the tools that you use most often.

The following table describes the available workspaces.

 

Workspace
Description
Lite
This workspace makes CorelDRAW’s most commonly used tools and features more accessible. If you are new to CorelDRAW, the Lite workspace is ideal for getting started.
Default
This workspace has been redesigned to provide a more intuitive placement of tools and controls.This workspace is ideal for users who have experience with other vector graphics software, as well as users who are familiar with CorelDRAW.
Help topics are based on the Default workspace.
Touch
Optimized for touch-enabled devices, the Touch workspace is ideal for field work and sketching. Complete your tasks by using touch, dial, or a stylus, without needing a mouse or keyboard.
Illustration
This workspace is designed to make the process of creating book cover designs, magazine ads, storyboards, and other types of illustrations more intuitive and efficient.
Page layout
This workspace is optimized for arranging graphics and text objects so you can create compelling layouts for business cards, branding materials, product packaging, or multipage documents such as brochures and newsletters.
Adobe Illustrator
Simulates the Adobe Illustrator workspace by positioning the CorelDRAW features where you would find the equivalent feature in Adobe Illustrator. This workspace is useful if you recently switched from Adobe Illustrator to CorelDRAW and you are not familiar with the CorelDRAW workspace.

If you have a unique workflow, you can create a custom workspace that is optimized for your specific needs. For more information, see Create workspaces.

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You can also choose a workspace from the Welcome Screen or from the Workspaces dialog box (Tools Options Workspaces).

 

The features documented in the Help are available in the full version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019. Some features may not be available in this version of the product.

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