The Properties panel
Properties changes with the selection. With nothing selected it shows the document settings; with a structure, its name, formula and Display switches; with one atom, its label, charge, query settings and VSEPR shape; with a shape, its position and behavior.
Properties sits on the right of the window. What it shows depends on what is selected.
| Selected | Properties shows | More |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing | Document type, Bond length, Layout and Measurements; with pages on, Page size, Header, Footer and the pages | Document settings, pages |
| A structure | Name, Formula, MW, InChIKey, Compound info and Display (R/S labels, terminal C, atom numbers, aromatic) | Terminal carbons and atom numbers |
| One atom | Label, Charge, Hydrogens, the query atom settings and Shape at this atom | Atom properties |
| A mixture | Proportions for each component, with mol % and wt % | Mixtures |
| A shape or picture | Goes to, Slider, Position, Alignment and Rotation | Combine shapes |
| Several things | How many are selected, and Color | Select |
Create component is at the bottom of the panel. Open or close the panel from View › Panels. See Panels.
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Last updated Nov 12, 2026
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