Basic Shapes

What are the available Basic shapes?

The following table lists Basic shapes available. Select a Basic shape, click on the Graphic Canvas, and drag your cursor to draw an arrow. Or drag and drop a Basic shape onto the Graphic Canvas.
Table 1. Basic shapes
Shape Name Description


Rectangle Draws a rectangle.

Keyboard shortcut: r

Note: The keyboard shortcut selects the shape. You must click and drag your cursor on the graphic canvas to draw the shape.


Square Draws a square.

Keyboard shortcut: s

Note: The keyboard shortcut selects the shape. You must click and drag your cursor on the graphic canvas to draw the shape.


Ellipse Draws an ellipse.

Keyboard shortcut: e

Note: The keyboard shortcut selects the shape. You must click and drag your cursor on the graphic canvas to draw the shape.


Circle Draws a circle.

Keyboard shortcut: c

Note: The keyboard shortcut selects the shape. You must click and drag your cursor on the graphic canvas to draw the shape.


Triangle Draws a triangle.