Select the Rectangle (M) tool, and then drag on the canvas to draw a rectangle.
Last updated on
Sep 9, 2024
Use the shape tools to draw pre-defined live shapes and add them to your design.
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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.
