> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.abbyy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Anchors

> Anchors are static elements that match a fixed Document Definition to the form image; highlight them manually and set the anchor type in FlexiCapture.

**Anchors** - [static elements](/flexi-capture/templates/static-elements) are highlighted on the image automatically.

To highlight anchors manually:

1. Switch to the static elements mode
2. Select <img src="https://mintcdn.com/abbyy/39LtOHLEp1q7pm1x/images/flexi-capture/Anchor.gif?fit=max&auto=format&n=39LtOHLEp1q7pm1x&q=85&s=330dd3908f982ac46b03001c8048df56" alt="" style={{display:"inline-block",verticalAlign:"middle",margin:0}} width="17" height="18" data-path="images/flexi-capture/Anchor.gif" /> on the toolbar
3. Place the cursor in the corner of an anchor, left-click and drag the cursor diagonally to the opposite corner.\
   *or*\
   Use **Shift-Click** in the anchor region.

## Anchor properties

To modify anchor properties:

1. Highlight the anchor
2. Right-click in the anchor region and select the Properties... item from the shortcut menu
3. Modify properties in the dialog box that opens:
   * Use for Document Definition matching this option must be enabled for the program to use the anchor for Document Definition matching (recommended)
   * Use for Document Definition identification enable this option to use the anchor for Document Definition identification
   * Anchor type for correct Document Definition matching it is important to specify the anchor type: black square, cross, corner or timing mark