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# Overview

Builder is desgined to be simple, minimal and contextual. Here's how it breaks down:

<figure><img src="/files/yh7zXJpVOUrNx5JmMqBq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Gridbox Editor</p></figcaption></figure>

### Canvas

The major area you see in the builder is called canvas it's where you'll not only see a preview of the site (mostly live, JavaScript is disabled) you're building, but also what you'll use to drag, move and arrange your elements as well as access the pre-built Gridbox blocks

<figure><img src="/files/QPIKvM2wtrPevOzkZQIL" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Builder Toolbar

![Editor Toolbar](/files/7hzN0tW4K1DWdkBVpfSe)

From top, you can see the following options&#x20;

1. In the left, you can see logo & project title&#x20;
2. In the middle, you can see three buttons -> Design, Code, Preview
3. In the right, you can see three buttons -> Save, Download, Publish&#x20;

Let us see each of these options in detail.&#x20;

### Design Mode

By default, when you create any site you will be design mode. With Design mode, you can add pre-built blocks, change design and content without touching a single line of code.&#x20;

In Design mode, JavaScript & button clicks are disabled by default.  You can click on preview to see the real time changes.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/BWtJmfHqLCM9BT5RhsPI" alt=""><figcaption><p>Design Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

### Code Mode

With Gridbox, you can create a site without code, however if you're looking for further customization then you can use code editor to edit HTML, CSS or add external JavaScript libraries.&#x20;

![Code Mode](/files/ZBlsDk1aAGpxtkoPUFPS)

### Preview

With preview, you can the see live version of your landing page or site. You can also test the responsiveness with mobile and tablet resolutions.&#x20;

![Preview Page](/files/HyTS4zhEjBAKOmxirLbh)
