Select the Rectangle (M) tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw a rectangle.
- Illustrator on the web (Beta) user guide
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Get set up
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
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Start projects
- Access files
- Create documents
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Add and edit artwork
- Create shapes
- Create text
- Add colors
- Draw and edit paths
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Share and export
- Share and collaborate
- Save and export
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Troubleshooting
- Application crash
- File issues
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
- Illustrator on the web (Beta) user guide
-
Get set up
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
-
Start projects
- Access files
- Create documents
-
Add and edit artwork
- Create shapes
- Create text
- Add colors
- Draw and edit paths
-
Share and export
- Share and collaborate
- Save and export
-
Troubleshooting
- Application crash
- File issues
Draw live shapes
Last updated on
Sep 9, 2024
Use the shape tools to draw pre-defined live shapes and add them to your design.
Explore the beta app
Illustrator on the web (Beta) is available for testing and feedback as part of your Illustrator subscription. Try it now to discover new features.
Use the hands-on tutorial in the app
Play this video for an introduction to the tutorial about drawing and combining shapes.
Try it in the app
Now that you've watched the video, follow along with the tutorial to learn how to draw and combine shapes.
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To use shape tools like Ellipse, Polygon, Star, Line Segment, and Arrow Line, select the Rectangle tool, and then do the following:
- Select the Ellipse (L) tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw an ellipse.
- Select the Polygon tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw a triangle. To change the number of sides, drag the on-canvas Sides option.
- Select the Star (S) tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw a star object.
- Select the Line Segment (\) tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw a line.
- Select the Arrow Line tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw an arrow.
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online
Adobe MAX
The Creativity Conference
Oct 14–16 Miami Beach and online