# PhotoshopElements

# Draw a custom shape

The Custom Shape tool provides many different shape options for you to draw. When you select the custom shape tool, you can access these shapes in the options bar.

1. Select the Custom Shape tool . If necessary, press and hold another shape tool in the toolbox, and then choose this tool from the list that appears.
2. In the options bar, select a shape from the Shape pop‑up palette. Click the arrow at the top right of the palette to list the shapes you can choose from and how to display them.
3. (Optional) In the options bar, select the Geometry options triangle to use the following options:
   Unconstrained
     Lets you set the width and height of a rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, or custom shape by dragging.

   Defined Proportions
     Draws a custom shape based on the proportions with which it was created.

   Defined Size
     Draws a custom shape based on the size at which it was created.

   Fixed Size
     Draws a custom shape as a fixed shape based on the values you enter in the Width and Height text boxes.

   From Center
     Draws a custom shape from the center.

4. Drag within your image to draw the shape.

The Custom Shape tool has ready-made frames that you can drag around a photo.

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