Hello Danielle A

It sounds like you're experiencing some challenges while annotating your project and I'd be glad to help troubleshoot the situation.

It's unfortunate that the freehand drawing items are ending up behind the diagram instead of on top as you intend. While LucidSpark might not have the exact layering functionality you're used to in LucidChart there are a few alternative approaches you can consider:

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   Adjusting Stroke Width: Experiment with increasing the stroke width of your freehand drawings. This could make them more visible and potentially allow them to show on top of the diagram.

   
   


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   Export and Overlay: If the diagram is a critical element and you're unable to resolve the layering issue consider exporting your annotated LucidSpark project as an image. Then you can use image editing software (like Adobe Photoshop or even PowerPoint) to overlay your freehand drawings onto the diagram.

   
   


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   Break Down Elements: If the areas for arrows are too small try breaking down the diagram into smaller components. You can then annotate these components individually allowing you to better control the layering of your freehand drawings.

   
   


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   Contact Support: If you've exhausted your options and are still facing issues consider reaching out to Lucid support. They might provide insights or offer suggestions to overcome the challenge you're facing.

   
   

hope this helps