Create your first shape

Use the Rectangle tool to add a simple shape to your design. The same basic flow works for frames and the other shape tools.

Create a rectangleChoose the rectangle tool and drag on the canvas to create a new shape.Result: A new rectangle is selected on the canvas with its corner controls visible.

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1. Choose RectangleChoose the Rectangle tool from the toolbar.
2. Draw the rectangleDrag across the canvas and release to create the rectangle.

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Draw a rectangle

1. In the toolbar, choose Rectangle.
2. Move the pointer to the canvas.
3. Drag diagonally until the rectangle is the size you want, then release.
4. Keep the new rectangle selected to adjust it in the right panel.

The object also appears in Layers, where you can select or rename it later.

Draw a square or draw from the center

• Hold Shift while dragging to keep the width and height equal.
• Hold Alt on Windows or Option on macOS to draw outward from the point where you started.
• Hold both keys to draw a square from its center.

You can press or release either key while you are still dragging. The preview updates before you finish.

Fix a mistake

• Press Ctrl + Z on Windows or ⌘ + Z on macOS to undo the shape.
• Use Redo in the toolbar if you change your mind.
• Press Escape before releasing the pointer to cancel the shape without adding it.

Tip

If drawing starts moving an existing object instead, make sure the Rectangle tool is active before you drag on the canvas.