diff --git a/packages/docs/learn/design-mode/adding-elements.mdx b/packages/docs/learn/design-mode/adding-elements.mdx
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--- a/packages/docs/learn/design-mode/adding-elements.mdx
+++ b/packages/docs/learn/design-mode/adding-elements.mdx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Adding elements
description: Add elements to your design using quick insert or drag-and-drop.
---
-There are two main ways to add elements to your design in Subframe: quick insert and the insert panel.
+There are a few ways to add elements to your design in Subframe: quick insert, the insert tool, and the insert panel.
## Method 1: Quick insert (recommended)
@@ -31,7 +31,18 @@ You can also use these keyboard shortcuts after selecting an element:
- Quick insert left: Ctrl + J
- Quick insert right: Ctrl + L
-## Method 2: Drag and drop from the Insert panel
+## Method 2: Insert tool
+
+Press a shortcut to pick up an element, then click on the canvas to drop it in.
+
+1. Press F to pick up a **stack**, or T to pick up a **text** element
+2. Move your cursor over the canvas—a dashed preview follows your cursor and a line marks where the element will be inserted
+3. Click to place the element
+4. Press V or Esc to return to the select tool without inserting
+
+Text elements enter edit mode as soon as they're placed, so you can start typing right away.
+
+## Method 3: Drag and drop from the Insert panel