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Learn how to move around the Flow canvas, add sticky notes, organize your nodes, export your flow layout, and track your edit history using the tools available in the left and bottom toolbars. These controls make it easy to navigate large flows, adjust positions, and revert changes as you work. Canvas Controls Pn Each tool serves a different purpose, and understanding them will make editing faster and more intuitive.

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Canvas Toolbar

The vertical toolbar on the left provides your main navigation and interaction modes.

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📝 Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes allow you to leave visual annotations directly inside your workflow. Use them to document logic, mark TODO items, explain decision points, or collaborate with teammates. How to add one:
  1. Click the Note icon from the left toolbar.
  2. A note appears on the canvas, click inside to type.
  3. Choose a color from the palette to categorize or highlight notes.
  4. Drag to reposition anywhere on the canvas.

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🖐️ Pan

Use this mode when you want to move the entire canvas instead of moving nodes. When to use it:
  • Navigating large flows.
  • Panning around to find other sections.
  • Reviewing branches without disturbing blocks.
How it works:
Click the hand icon, click and drag anywhere the whole canvas moves.
Nodes stay in place.

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➤ Pointer

Pointer mode allows you to select, reposition, and interact with individual nodes. Use this to:
  • Move nodes.
  • Click into blocks to open the editor.
  • Create or remove connections.
  • Highlight multiple nodes (click + shift).
This is the primary mode for editing your workflow structure.

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⬇️ Export

This tool lets you export your current canvas view as a PNG image. Useful for: Sharing flow diagrams with teams.
  • Sharing flow diagrams with team members.
  • Including flow visuals in documentation or presentations.
  • Capturing a snapshot before major edits.
The export captures exactly what you see on the screen.

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🗂 Auto-Arrange

Automatically arranges your nodes for a cleaner, more readable layout. **What it does: **
  • Repositions nodes into a tidy structure.
  • Reduces visual clutter.
  • Helps you see long flows more clearly.

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↶ Undo

Reverts your most recent action. Undo supports actions like:
  • Moving a node
  • Reconnecting blocks
  • Deleting or adding a connection
  • Adjusting layout position
Great when you make a mistake or want to quickly revert a change.

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↷ Redo

Restores an action you previously undone. Useful when:
  • You undo too far
  • You want to compare two changes
  • You change your mind mid-edit

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Change History

The **Change History **window displays a running log of your recent edits, helpful for reviewing what changed, undoing mistakes, or debugging complex workflows. Examples of recorded events include:
  • Node moved
  • Nodes connected or disconnected
  • Blocks added or deleted
  • Layout adjustments
This makes it easy to see exactly what changed during editing. Change History Pn

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Version Publishing & Release Notes

When you publish a new version, Phonely automatically compares the changes against the previous version.
The AI then generates release notes based on the diff, summarizing what’s new or updated. This gives teams quick insight into what changed, improves collaboration, and keeps workflow history clear and auditable.