# Ellipse

With the Ellipse tool, you can use your mouse, or graphic tablet and pen, to draw circles and other round shapes.

- To constrain the proportions of the ellipse, press [Shift] and draw a perfectly round circle.
- To draw from the center, press [Option].

Use one of the following methods to active the Ellipse tool:

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

If the Ellipse 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