CorelDRAW Help | Choosing a workspace

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Choosing 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.
X6 Inspired	This workspace is almost identical to the default CorelDRAW X6 workspace. It is best suited for experienced CorelDRAW users who are looking for a seamless transition to a modern yet familiar environment in CorelDRAW 2018. Many elements of the workspace have been optimized for a more streamlined workflow.
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 Creating workspaces.

To choose a workspace

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Click Window

Workspace, and choose one of the available workspaces.

You can also choose a workspace from the Welcome Screen or by clicking Tools Customization, clicking Workspace in the list of categories, and then enabling the check box beside a workspace in the Workspace list.

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