# Editor Interface (/docs/v0-1/story-portal/story-editor/editor-interface)

## Overview [#overview]

The story editor is the main workspace where you create and edit your Living Stories. It provides a visual canvas for designing story flow and rich editing tools for content creation.

## Main Components [#main-components]

### Map Canvas Area [#map-canvas-area]

The central workspace where you:

- Place and arrange scenes
- Create connections between story elements
- Visualize your story flow
- Interact with story components

### Toolbar [#toolbar]

Located at the bottom of the editor, providing:

- Quick access to create scenes
- Navigation mode switching
- Create notes and comments in the stories

### View Mode Bar [#view-mode-bar]

Located at the top right corner of the editor. Allows you to:

- Switch to Map Mode
- Switch to Document Mode
- Open the Notebook

### Navbar [#navbar]

The navbar is alwasy presente at the top of the page. It provides a few options for:

- Returning to the dashboard (click on logo)
- Change your stories name by double clicking on the Title in the middle
- Open the Interaction Drawer list
- Toggle the visibility of Notes/Commennts on the canvas.
- Go to Preview Mode to test your story.
- Open the Share popup to change the visibility options of your story