1. Click the arrow next to the Shape button, and then select the type of shape you want.

2. Use your mouse to draw a colored shape on the page. Hold down the left mouse button while dragging the mouse on the page.

To change the size of a shape:

1. Click on the shape you want to resize.
2. Drag the selection handle on the edge or corner of the shape.

To fill a shape with a solid color or a gradient:

When it is active you can change the color of it by clicking the Color button on the toolbar. You can fill shapes with a solid color or a gradient.
1. Select the shape you want to fill.
2. Click the arrow next to Color on the toolbar.
3. Do one of the following:

• To apply a solid color, click the color you want, or click More Colors for more choices.
• To apply a gradient fill, click Gradient fill then select the options that you want.

To set a shape borders:

You can apply border to shapes. Specify the width in pixel.
1. Double click to open the shape Properties.
2. Specify the width and color of the border on the Colors and Borders tab.