# Scissor

With the Scissor tool, you can use your mouse or digital pen to remove rectangular sections from drawing elements. To remove non-uniform shapes, hold down the [Alt] key when the Scissor tool is active.

Use one of the following methods to activate the Scissor tool:

- Select Tools > Drawing Tools > Scissor.
- Click the Scissor tool on the Drawing Tools toolbar.

See Also
Cutting and Erasing Drawing Objects
Painting a Zone with a Solid Swatch