# How to Draw a Line in Figjam

> To draw a line in Figjam, open your board, select the line icon in the toolbar or press L, and click and drag across the canvas. Finally, select the line to adjust its thickness, color, or style using the toolbar.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-draw-a-line-in-figjam/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3c13ab56e05a00fe38c9/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your board where you'll create lines and other elements.
2. Click the line icon in the toolbar at the top or simply press the L key on your keyboard for a quick shortcut.
3. Click and drag across the canvas to create a line. Pro tip: hold Shift while dragging for perfectly straight lines.
4. Select it and use the toolbar to adjust thickness, color, or switch between solid and dashed styles.