Predefined shapes

To draw a predefined shape
To modify a predefined shape
To add text to a predefined shape

Using the Common Shapes collection, you can draw predefined shapes. Certain shapes — specifically basic shapes, arrow shapes, banner shapes, and callout shapes — contain diamond-shaped handles that are called glyphs. You can drag a glyph to modify the appearance of a shape.

Using the Shape tool, you can drag a glyph to alter a shape.

You can add text to the inside or outside of the shape. For example, you might want to put a label inside a flowchart symbol or a callout.

To draw a predefined shape

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1 In the toolbox, click the Common Shapes tool .
2 Open the Common shapes picker on the property bar, and click a shape.
3 Drag in the drawing window until the shape is the size you want.

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Like other shapes, shapes that are drawn from the Common Shapes picker can be modified.

To modify a predefined shape

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1 Select a shape that contains a glyph.
2 Drag a glyph until you achieve the shape you want.

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The right-angle, heart, lightning bolt, explosion, and flowchart shapes do not contain glyphs.

To add text to a predefined shape

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1 Click the Text tool .
2 Position the cursor inside the shape’s outline until it changes to a text cursor .
3 Type inside the shape, choose a font, and format the text.

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The features documented in the Help are available in the full version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021. Some features may not be available in this version of the product.