- Introduction
- Understanding Vector and Raster Graphics
- Understanding Paths
- Selecting a Drawing Mode
- Creating Pixel Aligned Objects
- Creating Rectangles and Ellipses
- Creating Polygons and Stars
- Creating Line Segments
- Creating Arcs and Spirals
- Creating Grids
- Using the Shape Builder Tool
- Creating Perspective Objects
- Working with Perspective Objects
- Customizing a Perspective Grid
- Understanding Selections
- Using the Selection Tool
- Using the Direct Selection Tool
- Using the Lasso Tool
- Using the Magic Wand Tool
- Selecting and Grouping Objects
- Selecting Similar Objects
- Saving and Editing Selections
- Moving Objects
- Duplicating Objects
- Aligning and Distributing Objects
- Transforming Objects
- Using the Free Transform Tool
- Rotating and Scaling Objects
- Reflecting and Shearing Objects
- Applying Multiple Transformations
- Reshaping Objects with Envelopes
- Using the Transform Panel
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Creating Rectangles and Ellipses
The Illustrator Tools panel includes several tools for quickly creating simple geometric vector shapes. They are easy to use; you just click and drag on the Stage to create the shapes. The Rectangle tool creates rectangles with square or rounded corners. The Ellipse tool creates circular shapes such as ovals and circles. These shapes can be comprised either of Strokes, which are lines that surround and define the shape, or Fills, which can be a color or texture inside the shape, or both.
Draw an Ellipse or Circle
Select the Ellipse tool on the Tools panel.
Select a Stroke and Fill Color from the Colors area of the Tools panel.
Click and drag on the artboard, and then release the mouse.
To create an oval or circle with a specific width and height, click on the artboard where you want the top left corner, enter width and height values, and then click OK.
Draw a Rectangle or Rounded Rectangle
- Click the Rectangle or Rounded Rectangle tool on the Tools panel.
- Select a Stroke and Fill color from the Colors area of the Tools panel.
- Click and drag on the artboard, and then release the mouse.
- To create a square, rectangle, or rounded rectangle with a specific width and height, click on the artboard where you want the top left corner, enter width and height values, and then click OK.
