# Rectangle

With the Rectangle tool, you can use your mouse, or graphic tablet and pen, to draw rectangles or boxes.

- To constrain the proportions of the rectangle, press [Shift] and draw perfect squares of different sizes.
- To draw from the center, press [Option].

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

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

If the Rectangle tool is visible in the Drawing Tools toolbar, press [2] to activate it.

See Also
Drawing Straight Lines, Ellipses and Rectangles
Drawing Line Art
Reshaping Centerline Shapes