Drawing Rectangles and Squares

You use the rectangle tool to create orthogonal shapes; if you wish to create a polygon, use the polyline tool.
Any rectangles or squares you create will have the current fill style and line style. For information concerning line type and fill style, see Creating Graphics.

To draw a rectangle or a square

1. From the Place menu, choose the Rectangle command.

2. Move the pointer to one corner of the intended rectangle.
3. Press and hold the left mouse button while you drag the mouse.
4. The rectangle changes shape as you move the mouse.
5. Release the left mouse button when you have the correct shape.
6. To draw a square, hold down the Shift key while you perform this step. The rectangle or square appears in the selection color.
7. Choose the selection tool or press Esc to dismiss the rectangle tool.
8. Click an area where there are no parts or objects to deselect the rectangle.

OR

1. From the Place menu, choose the Rectangle command.

   Move the pointer to one corner of the intended rectangle and click the left mouse button.
2. Move the mouse to a new location. The rectangle changes shape as you move the mouse.
3. Click the left mouse button when you have the correct shape.
4. To draw a square, hold down the SHIFT key while you perform this step. The rectangle or square appears in the selection color.
5. Choose the selection tool or press Esc to dismiss the rectangle tool.
6. Click an area where there are no parts or objects to deselect the rectangle.

Shortcuts

• Tool palette:
• Keyboard: SHIFT+R