Drawing shapes with the Shape Editor Tool
The Shape Editor is the main tool for creating and editing shapes.
 To create a shape 
 with the Shape Editor Tool
 To create a shape 
 with the Shape Editor Tool
1. Ensure no lines or shapes are selected (see Selecting objects).
2. Choose the Shape Editor Tool.
3. Move the mouse pointer to where you want to start drawing. Click to create a point handle.
4. Move the pointer to the next position around the edge of the shape. Click again. This draws a line segment between the two points.
5. Repeat step 4 as necessary to draw the outline of the shape.
6. To complete the shape click on the start point. A ‘+’ by the mouse pointer shows when you are over the start point.
As you are drawing the shape:
 To create a straight line 
 segment, first click the Straight lines 
 button on the Shape Editor Tool Infobar 
 (or press S).
 To create a straight line 
 segment, first click the Straight lines 
 button on the Shape Editor Tool Infobar 
 (or press S).
 To create a curved line 
 segment, first click the Curved lines 
 button on the Infobar (or press C).
 To create a curved line 
 segment, first click the Curved lines 
 button on the Infobar (or press C). 
Tips
 If you do not deselect lines and 
 shapes in step 1, you might accidentally extend an existing line. See 
 Extending a line.
 If you do not deselect lines and 
 shapes in step 1, you might accidentally extend an existing line. See 
 Extending a line.
 You can adjust the shape by dragging 
 the point handles either as you draw or after you finish. If you move 
 an intermediate point handle during drawing, see Extending 
 a line for how to complete the line.
 You can adjust the shape by dragging 
 the point handles either as you draw or after you finish. If you move 
 an intermediate point handle during drawing, see Extending 
 a line for how to complete the line.
 Holding down CTRL as you drag, constrains 
 movement of the handle to certain angles. For information on changing 
 the constrain angle, see Changing 
 the constrain angle.
 Holding down CTRL as you drag, constrains 
 movement of the handle to certain angles. For information on changing 
 the constrain angle, see Changing 
 the constrain angle.
 In step 6 you can also press RETURN 
 to complete the shape.
 In step 6 you can also press RETURN 
 to complete the shape.
Movie—click below (not working in this version)