Toolbar
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This core reference entry is suited for beginner-level builders.
The toolbar contains many of Bubble's essential features. This section will explain each tool from left to right. Keep in mind that the tools displayed in the toolbar may change depending on the tab you are currently viewing.
This option takes you back to the dashboard of Bubble apps connected to your account.
Undo the last change.
Redo the last change.
Clipboard: Bubble uses an internal clipboard that operates separately from your computer’s operating system clipboard. For example, when you copy an element using the Bubble editor's built-in copy feature, it won’t overwrite any content already stored on your OS clipboard (such as text).
Copies and deletes the selected component(s), such as elements on the page or workflow events/actions. Workflows associated with cut elements are not included. See .
Copies the selected element(s) and any workflow(s) that are triggered by those element(s).
Copies the formatting of the currently selected element.
Copies the layout settings of the currently selected element (such as margins, padding and size).
Copies the conditions stored on the currently selected element.
Use this feature if you are copying one or more elements or workflows to a different app than the one you are currently viewing.
Paste the components currently stored in the Bubble clipboard.
Paste the components currently stored in the Bubble clipboard.
Paste the element formatting currently stored in the Bubble clipboard to the currently selected element.
Paste the element layout settings currently stored in the Bubble clipboard to the currently selected element.
Paste the element conditions currently stored in the Bubble clipboard to the currently selected element.
Delete the currently selected component.
Select all the elements on the current page.
Select the parent of the currently selected element.
Creates a reusable element from the currently selected element(s). Note that the original elements are not deleted or replaced by the newly created reusable element. This action navigates away from the current page and into the created resuable element editor.
Converts the selected reusable element into individual elements, detaching them from the original reusable. This action replaces the reusable on the page with its contents but does not delete the original reusable element from your app.
Sets the currently open page as your app's new . The original index page will be renamed.
Creates a copy of the currently open page. You will be asked to provide a name for the new page before the operation page is duplicated.
Removes the selected elements from their group, turning them back into individual elements.
Moves the selected element(s) to the top layer, placing them above all other overlapping elements.
Moves the selected element(s) to the bottom layer, placing them behind all other overlapping elements.
Aligns the selected element(s) to the left edge of the furthest left element in the selection.
Aligns the selected element(s) so that their horizontal centers are aligned.
Aligns the selected element(s) to the right edge of the furthest right element in the selection.
Aligns the selected element(s) to the top edge of the highest element in the selection.
Aligns the selected element(s) so that their vertical centers are aligned.
Aligns the selected element(s) to the bottom edge of the lowest element in the selection.
Centers the selected element(s) horizontally within the parent container.
Centers the selected element(s) vertically within the parent container.
Evenly spaces the selected element(s) across the horizontal axis, based on their outer edges.
Evenly spaces the selected element(s) along the vertical axis, based on their outer edges.
Displays all elements on the page with transparent backgrounds, making it easier to view and select overlapping or hidden elements.
When this option is on, the property editor pane will be locked on the right side of the design canvas instead of being draggable.
Outlines all elements on the page with visible borders, helping to distinguish and align elements more easily.
Shows small preview images of elements when associated or workflow components are hovered, providing a quick visual reference.
Displays the names of elements directly on the page, making it easier to identify and manage different components.
Automatically aligns elements to the edges of nearby elements for precise positioning.
Aligns elements to the closest point on the grid, ensuring consistent spacing and alignment.
Combines both edge and grid snapping, allowing elements to align with nearby elements and the grid simultaneously.
Disables snapping, allowing for freeform placement of elements without automatic alignment.
Displays a grid overlay on the editor canvas to help with aligning and positioning elements.
Adds horizontal guide lines to the grid for better vertical alignment (disabled in the image).
Defines the spacing between grid lines. A larger number increases the distance between lines.
Sets the color of the grid lines for better visibility against different backgrounds.
Adds spacing (gutters) between grid columns to help structure content layout.
Begins the grid layout with a gutter, ensuring consistent spacing from the page edge.
Sets the width of the gutter space between grid columns.
Adjusts the color of the gutter lines for visual clarity.
Displays the distance between elements when hovering over them in the editor for precise spacing adjustments.
Determines the color of the distance indicators shown on hover.
The app interface manager lets you first:
Switch between your web app and native mobile app.
Navigate the different pages/views and reusable elements associated with each app type-
Search your application for pages, native mobile views and reusable elements and native mobile views. You can also organize pages, native mobile views and reusable elements into folders.
Opens up the panel.
Displays the status of your recent changes to indicate whether they have been saved. If Bubble is unable to save your app—such as during an internet connection issue—a notification will alert you to the error.
Previews the app. Use the arrow down symbol for more options.
Preview the app with no features disabled. Same as clicking the play symbol.
Preview the app with custom HTML disabled.
Preview the app with plugins disabled.
Preview the app with plugins and custom HTML disabled.
Displays the deploy panel. Note that you must have 0 issues in the issue checker to be able to deploy.
Undo the last change.
Redo the last undone change.
This section shows toolbar options specific for the page editor canvas
Search the current page for elements by name.
Zoom in/out or to 100%.
Copies the selected component(s), such as elements on the page or workflow events/actions. Workflows associated with cut elements are not included. See .
Shows the current number of issues, as tracked by the .
Opens up the app .