--- title: Tools Toolbar Overview in LightBurn description: Discover how to use the Tools Toolbar in LightBurn to select, create, and edit objects. Learn about tools like Draw Lines, Create Shapes, Edit Nodes, and more. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/tools-toolbar-overview#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![MicrosoftTeams-image.png\]](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/MicrosoftTeams-image.png?height=50&name=MicrosoftTeams-image.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to salasers.com Go to salasers.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SA Laser Knowledge Base](https://support.salasers.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Tools & Features](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en) 3. [User Interface](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#user-interface) # Tools Toolbar Overview in LightBurn ## A Guide to Selecting, Creating, and Editing Objects The **Tools Toolbar** in LightBurn is your primary hub for selecting, creating, and editing objects. This toolbar simplifies the design process by providing quick access to essential tools. --- ### Accessing the Tools Toolbar By default, the Tools Toolbar is located in the **upper-left corner** of the LightBurn interface. If the Tools Toolbar is not visible: 1. Go to **Window → Tools** to re-enable it. 2. To restore all toolbars and windows to their default positions, go to **Window → Reset to Default Layout**. ![Ref-ToolsToolbar-ToolsToolbarWithContext](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-ToolsToolbar-ToolsToolbarWithContext.png?width=610&height=337&name=Ref-ToolsToolbar-ToolsToolbarWithContext.png) **Tip**: LightBurn’s layout is highly customizable. To learn more about enabling or disabling toolbars, rearranging windows, or customizing the workspace, refer to Customizing the LightBurn Window. --- ### Tools Toolbar Options Click any button in the image below to explore detailed guides for each tool, or scroll down for descriptions of each option. ![download-Jan-17-2025-04-27-09-3602-PM](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download-Jan-17-2025-04-27-09-3602-PM.png?width=522&height=51&name=download-Jan-17-2025-04-27-09-3602-PM.png) **Tip**: The Tools Toolbar is normally vertical but can be repositioned and oriented horizontally. Learn more in Customizing the LightBurn Window. --- ### Detailed Tool Descriptions #### **Select ![Icon-Select](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Select.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-Select.png)** **Shortcut**: Esc The Select tool is used to choose objects for modification. Click to select individual objects, or click, hold, and drag to create a selection box for multiple objects. --- #### **Draw Lines ![Icon-DrawLines](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-DrawLines.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-DrawLines.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + L Create vector paths by placing points connected with straight or curved lines. --- #### **Create Rectangle ![Icon-CreateRectangle](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-CreateRectangle.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-CreateRectangle.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + R Draw rectangles by clicking and dragging with the Create Rectangle tool. --- #### **Create Ellipse ![Icon-CreateEllipse](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-CreateEllipse.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-CreateEllipse.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + E Draw ellipses or circles by clicking and dragging with the Create Ellipse tool. --- #### **Create Regular Polygon ![Icon-CreateRegularPolygon](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-CreateRegularPolygon.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-CreateRegularPolygon.png)** Create polygons such as hexagons or triangles. Adjust the number of sides in the **Shape Properties** window. --- #### **Edit Nodes ![Icon-EditNodes](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-EditNodes.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-EditNodes.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + \` Modify vector paths by adjusting their nodes (points). This tool works only on ungrouped vector paths. --- #### **Trim Shapes ![Icon-CutShapes](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-CutShapes.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-CutShapes.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + K Remove sections of vector graphics that lie between intersections using the Trim Shapes tool. --- #### **Add Tabs ![Icon-AddTabs](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-AddTabs.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-AddTabs.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + Tab Add small, uncut sections (tabs) to prevent objects from falling out of the base material after cutting. --- #### **Create/Edit Text ![Icon-CreateEditText](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-CreateEditText.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-CreateEditText.png)** **Shortcut**: Ctrl/Cmd + T Use this tool to add, edit, and format text objects in your design. --- #### **Position Laser ![Icon-SetLocation](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-SetLocation.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-SetLocation.png)** **Shortcut**: Alt/Option + L Click within the workspace to move the laser to the corresponding location in its physical work area. Always ensure the laser’s path is clear before using this tool. --- #### **Measure ![Icon-Measure](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Measure.png?width=32&height=30&name=Icon-Measure.png)** **Shortcut**: Alt/Option + M Hover over an object to view measurements and node details, or click and drag to measure distances between two points. ---   - [Lightburn](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Lightburn For Galvo (Fiber)](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn?hsLang=en#lightburn-for-galvo-fiber) - [Lightburn For Gantry (Co2,RF)](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn?hsLang=en#lightburn-for-gantry-co2rf) - [Fiber (Galvo) Lasers](https://support.salasers.com/fiber-galvo-lasers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.salasers.com/fiber-galvo-lasers?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Co2 Lasers](https://support.salasers.com/co2-lasers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Razor Series](https://support.salasers.com/co2-lasers?hsLang=en#razor-series) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.salasers.com/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [EzCad 2](https://support.salasers.com/ezcad-2?hsLang=en) - [How-To Guides](https://support.salasers.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en) - [Explainers](https://support.salasers.com/explainers?hsLang=en) - [Tools & Features](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#main-content) - [User Interface](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#user-interface) - [Essential Functions](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#essential-functions) - [Layout and Design](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#layout-and-design) # San Antonio Laser SALasers.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, San Antonio Laser