Design Editor
Learn about the MustHaveMenus Design Editor
107 articles
Getting Started
Learn how to find a template or create a new design
- v3 Software OverviewLearn how to use the MustHaveMenus Design Editor in this features overview.
- Getting StartedLearn how to quickly get started with MustHaveMenus. After logging in, browse templates and get to work!
- Find a TemplateLearn how to search for a new design template with the design editor.
- Start a New DesignLearn how to create a new design by choosing a different product.
- Resize a DesignLearn how to change the canvas or product size of a design.
- Save Your WorkChanges are automatically saved with the design editor. Learn about Autosave and Manual Save.
- Build Your Own Design From ScratchLearn how to create a new design from a blank canvas.
Helpful Tools
Learn about Helpful Tools within the Design Editor
- Menu ServicesLearn about the menu setup and design services offered by MustHaveMenus.
- Ai Menu Copilot™️Learn how the Ai Menu Copilot™️ from MustHaveMenus can run spell check, perform a print check, and offer design tips!
- Marking Assets as FavoritesLearn how to mark a Template, Stock Photo, Illustration, or custom Upload as a Favorite for easy access.
- Switching TemplatesLearn how to quickly change templates using Menu Groups.
- Restore a Previous Version of a DesignLearn how to restore a previous version of a design.
- Consumer Advisory ExamplesCopy these Consumer Advisory Examples & paste them as a footer on any menu.
- ADA Accessibility TextLearn how to add description text to graphics for ADA accessibility.
- Accent Marks & Special CharactersLearn how to add accented characters to text.
- 10 Ways to Use QR CodesRead about the ways to use a QR code in a restaurant or business.
- Creating a Brand with Your MenuRead some quick tips about using a menu to establish a brand.
- Master Menu EngineeringLearn how the design of a menu can be used to maximize restaurant profits.
- Common Menu MistakesTo ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for both customers and staff while boosting revenue, avoid these common menu mistakes.
- Best Ways to Use Graphics in Your MenuLearn some tips for using logos, food photos and other art on a menu.
- 4 Simple Tips to Increase Customer RetentionRead about strategies for building customer loyalty.
Template Controls
Learn how to add, duplicate, remove, and reorder menu pages
- Rename a DesignLearn how to rename a design. Custom file names make it easy to organize and locate files.
- Add a PageLearn how to create additional pages within a design.
- Remove a PageLearn how to quickly remove unwanted pages from a design.
- Duplicate a PageLearn how to copy a page.
- Reorder PagesLearn how to reorder pages.
- Adjusting Zoom LevelsLearn about the different zoom options within the design editor.
- Using the RulerLearn to use the Ruler feature, which can be helpful when aligning elements or adjusting spacing between elements on the design page.
- Duplicate ElementsLearn how to copy elements to make designing quick and easy.
- Layering ElementsLearn to adjust the layering of elements on a design. This affects the appearance of which elements will be "on top" or "behind" others.
- Lock and Unlock ElementsLearn how to keep assets secure by locking them on a design.
- Align ElementsLearn how to align text and elements.
- Undo ChangesLearn how to undo unwanted or accidental changes to a design.
- Layout GuidesLearn how to use Layout Guides, which can be helpful while designing to ensure elements are properly aligned.
Text
Learn how to use and style Plain Text and Menu Groups
- Plain TextLearn about Plain Text. Plain Text is commonly used for an establishment's name, social links, hours of operation, and other contact information.14 articles
- Menu DataLearn about Menu Groups. Menu Groups refer to the special type of text field for menu content that makes it easy to organize and customize menu items.35 articles
Graphics
Learn how to use Shapes and Illustrations
- Graphics OverviewAn overview of Graphics offered.
- Adding & Removing ShapesLearn how to add and remove Shapes and Lines.
- Formatting Lines & ShapesLearn how to use Shapes and lines. Shapes can be customized by size, color, and more to style a design.
- Use & Customize IllustrationsIllustrations are a type of graphic. Most illustrations can be customized. Learn how to add, edit, and remove Illustrations.
- Add, Change & Remove Background ImagesLearn how to add, change and remove background images on designs.
- Flip a GraphicRotate a graphic by learning to flip it horizontally or vertically.
- My LogosLearn how to upload a logo within Graphics.
- Change the Background Color on a DesignLearn how to change the background color on any design to a solid fill color, or multi-color gradient.
Photos
Learn how to upload and use Photos
- Upload a PhotoLearn how to upload photos and graphics for use on designs.
- Use a Photo AreaLearn how to use a photo area. Add a Photo Area to a design, change images, and delete a Photo Area.
- Replace Template Photos With Your OwnLearn how to replace template photos with stock or custom images.
- Crop a PhotoLearn how to crop images within photo areas.
- Add a Border to a PhotoLearn how to add a border to a photo.
- Round Photo CornersLearn how to round the corners of photos, photo areas, and uploaded graphics.
- Manage ImagesLearn how to manage uploads. Managing Images includes deleting uploads, marking assets as Favorites, and adding uploads to a design.