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feature 97% Confidence Gate August 30, 2026

Sketch Introduces Smart Layout in Groups and Web App Canvas Inspection

Sketch rolled out Smart Layout for standard groups and released real-time web canvas inspection for cross-platform design handoff to Windows and Linux developers.

Verified State Diff

Comparison Mode:
- Previous State
Smart layout was restricted to Symbols and developers required macOS Sketch apps to inspect design assets.
+ Verified New State
Smart Layout anywhere on the canvas and browser-based web handoff for cross-platform developers.

Impact & Verification Analysis

WHO IS AFFECTED

UI designers on macOS and cross-platform frontend developers.

WHY IT MATTERS

Closes the cross-platform collaboration gap with web-based design inspection.

Full Fact Overview

Developers no longer require a Mac to inspect design properties, measure padding distances, and export SVG vector assets directly from the browser.

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