How to transform a UI element type into another

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Do you ever wish to transform a Button into an Icon and label, or a Checkbox into a Radio Button? Balsamiq makes this super-easy.

Just select your UI element, hit CTRL/+ALT+T (or click on the little down arrow icon next to the UI element type name in the Property Inspector) and you'll see a pop-up menu with a list of other UI element types to switch to.

Notice that we don't show you all types, just the ones we think are appropriate for what you're swapping.

Transform a button into another UI element using the dropdown menu or shortcut CTRL/⌘+ALT+T.

This feature is SUPER handy. Once you start using it, you'll absolutely love it.

Author

Peldi Guilizzoni
Peldi Guilizzoni

Founder and Product Designer @ Balsamiq

Questions or feedback? Email peldi@balsamiq.com.

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