What is a Docker?
Dockers in CorelDRAW are side panels designed to streamline your editing workflow. They allow you to visually fine-tune objects—such as shapes, text, and effects—in real time, making it easier to see changes as you work.
One of the most helpful features for beginners is the “Hints” docker. (Learning) When active, it automatically provides guidance and tips based on the tool or function you’re currently using. It’s a great way to learn the software while working.
How to Show or Hide Dockers
o toggle the visibility of dockers:
Go to Window → Dockers in the top menu.
A list of available dockers will appear.
Check the ones you want to show, and uncheck those you don’t need.
Using too many dockers can reduce your workspace, so it’s best to activate only the ones you frequently use—especially if you’re working on a smaller screen or lower-spec device.
セッカちゃんIf you don’t want a specific docker to appear, simply uncheck it from the list.
You can open all available dockers, but if you want to maximize your workspace or keep things running smoothly, it’s best to display only the ones you use frequently.
Below is a complete list of the 34 dockers (features) available in CorelDRAW
| Feature (Docker) | Description | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Properties | Adjust outline, fill, transparency, and other attributes of selected objects in real time. | |
| Objects | Manage the page/layer information and visibility of selected objects. | |
| Pages | Switch between document pages; display multiple pages side by side in the drawing window. | |
| Object Data | Assign metadata like date or cost to individual objects. | |
| Object Styles | Create and apply saved styles or style sets across multiple objects. | Ctrl + F5 |
| Symbols | Register, search, and reuse symbols (logos, icons, etc.) in your drawings. | Ctrl + F3 |
| Find and Replace | Search/replace objects by properties, names, styles, and other criteria. | Ctrl + F |
| Export | Export selected objects or pages into the desired image format. | |
| Transformations | Duplicate objects with custom positioning, rotation, mirroring, or scaling. | Alt + F7 |
| Coordinates | Draw shapes precisely using X and Y coordinate input. | |
| Live Guides | Configure dynamic guide snapping and display behavior. | |
| Guidelines | Add/remove guidelines and customize their appearance (line style, color, etc.). | |
| Align and Distribute | Align multiple objects vertically/horizontally or based on page/grid. | Ctrl + shift + A |
| Join Curves to Path | Merge multiple objects along a specified path. | |
| Step and Repeat | Duplicate shapes in a grid pattern with custom X/Y spacing and repeat count. | Ctrl + Shift + D |
| Shaping | Apply Boolean operations like weld, trim, and intersect to shapes. | |
| Corners | Apply fillet, scallop, or chamfer to corners with a specified radius. | |
| Join Curves | Join curve endpoints using extension, fillet, chamfer, or Bézier options. | |
| Text | Customize text font, size, fill, background, alignment, and spacing. | Ctrl + T |
| Font Sampler | Display installed fonts as samples and insert by drag and drop. | |
| Glyphs | Browse special characters, symbols, and glyphs in installed fonts; drag and drop into canvas. | Ctrl + F11 |
| Effects | Access commonly used effects directly from the menu. | (menu-driven) |
| Color | Display and select from various color palettes. | |
| Palettes | Choose document or library palettes to show in the workspace. | |
| Color Styles | Save and apply line/fill styles as reusable color styles. | Ctrl + F6 |
| Color Proof Settings | Calibrate color output for RGB, CMYK, ISO, web, or printer environments. | |
| Assets | Browse and drag pre-made assets (people, buildings, icons, etc.) into your design. | |
| Tray | Share objects/images between CorelDRAW and PHOTO-PAINT using the tray. | |
| Links and Rollovers | Assign hyperlinks/bookmarks to objects and configure mouse-over (rollover) actions. | |
| Source | Manage or remove file links assigned to objects. | |
| Views | Switch between previous canvas views using the history list. | Ctrl + F2 |
| History | View and selectively undo/redo past actions from the operation history. | |
| Scripts | Automate repetitive tasks using Visual Basic or JavaScript scripts. | |
| Hints (Learning) | Display tips, help, and videos related to the currently selected tool. | |
セッカちゃん: For beginners, it’s helpful to start by showing just three dockers — Hints, Object Properties, and Text. It’ll make things much easier!
Summary
Effectively using Dockers can make your workflow in CorelDRAW dramatically smoother and more efficient.
At first, it may be difficult to decide which features are the most useful, but try experimenting with a few and find the layout that works best for your needs.
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