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## [Context menu](#the-context-menu)

The **context menu** is a pop-up list of commands and options for basic operations with layers.
The **context menu** appears when you right-click on a layer. The items on the menu vary depending on the layer you select. Almost all context menu options have shortcuts you can use to speed up your workflow.

It appears when you right-click on a layer. The items on the menu vary depending on the layer you select.
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Almost all context menu options have shortcuts you can use to speed up your workflow:

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These context menu options are universal for almost all layer types:
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| Ungroup | Ungroup a selected group of layers. |
| Create component | Create a reusable component from the layer. |

When you right-click on an empty area on the canvas or a frame, the only option available on the context menu is **Paste here**.

### Context menu search

To quickly find the required menu option, you can use the search field at the top of the context menu. The search recognizes both English and your selected interface language.

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<p><strong>Note:</strong> When you right-click on an empty area on the canvas or a frame, the only command available on the context menu is <b>Paste here</b>. </p>
<p><strong>Tip:</strong> With the context menu search, you can find almost any command or shortcut, even those not related to the selected layer. You can even search by the first letters of commands. For example, typing 'cs' or 'c s' will return <i>Copy style</i>.</p>
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##### Text truncate and Max lines

You can now truncate overflowing text with an ellipsis (``) when it exceeds the bounds of a text box. This keeps your designs clean and readable without manually resizing text layers.
You can truncate overflowing text with an ellipsis (``) when it exceeds the bounds of a text box. This keeps your designs clean and readable without manually resizing text layers.

Also, you can use the **Max lines** parameter to define the number of lines before the text truncates. This can be useful when working with auto layouts.

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