Mapping and navigation improvements in Canvas documents
Published: July 4, 2025
Mapping improvements
References for mapping
You can now add reference blocks to Canvas documents via the /-command menu.


When the Canvas document is connected to a studio, the block allows you to find documents in the dataset.


Reference blocks can be mapped to compatible reference fields in your schema.


Manual mapping improvements
When manually mapping a block or text to the form mini-map, you will now get an indication why a field might be incompatible.


Help us improve mapping
You can now provide your feedback on your Canvas to Studio mapping experience. Use the new thumbs-up/thumb-down buttons at the bottom of the studio panel.


Navigation breadcrumbs
Canvas documents now show navigation breadcrumbs, instead of the previous documents side panel.


A /new way to create Canvas documents
Canvas documents can now be created by visiting https://www.sanity.io/@<orgId>/canvas/new
This url can be added as a bookmarks to quickly create new Canvas documents as needed.
Instruction facelift
Instruction and rewrite blocks have been given a makeover.


More heading sizes
There are now 6 heading sizes to choose from.

