Etymology

infinite canvas

Today it means: A boundless digital workspace where one can place, move, and organize content in any direction without the constraints of traditional pages or margins. Full definition →

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The story

Originally coined by cartoonist Scott McCloud in his 2000 book Reinventing Comics to describe digital storytelling where panels span a vast web space instead of rigid print pages.

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