The Collaboration panel enables real-time teamwork on designs. See teammates' cursors, chat, leave comments, and work simultaneously on the same document.
Opening Collaboration
- Click the collaboration icon in the header
- Or access from sidebar panels menu
- Panel shows when connected to a shared document
Real-Time Features
Live Cursors
- See teammates' cursors on the canvas
- Cursors show user name and color
- Follow a teammate by clicking their avatar
Presence Indicators
- Avatar strip shows who's in the document
- Green dot indicates active users
- Click avatar to jump to their view
Live Edits
- Changes sync instantly across all users
- No manual save needed
- Conflict resolution handles simultaneous edits
Communication
Comments
- Click anywhere to add a comment
- Pin comments to specific elements
- Reply to create threads
- Resolve when addressed
- Use
@mentionsto notify teammates
Chat
- Real-time chat in the panel
- Share links and references
- Chat history persists in document
Sharing Documents
Invite Teammates
- Click "Share" in the header
- Enter email addresses
- Choose permission level
- Send invitations
Permission Levels
- Can View - Read-only access
- Can Comment - View and add comments
- Can Edit - Full editing access
- Owner - Full access plus manage sharing
Link Sharing
- Create shareable links
- Set link permissions (view/edit)
- Password protect sensitive files
- Set expiration dates
Version History
- Automatic version snapshots
- Named versions for milestones
- Compare versions side-by-side
- Restore previous versions
Offline Mode
- Continue working when offline
- Changes sync when reconnected
- Conflict notification if needed
Collaboration Settings
- Show cursors - Toggle teammate cursors
- Notifications - Comment and @mention alerts
- Auto-follow - Follow presenter automatically
Best Practices
- Use sections to organize team workspaces
- Lock finished components to prevent accidental edits
- Name versions at key milestones
- Use comments for async feedback
- Set up a clear naming convention
Troubleshooting
- Can't see teammates - Check internet connection
- Edits not syncing - Look for connection indicator
- Permission denied - Contact document owner