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Shape tool

How to add shapes to a screenshot

Shapes make interface feedback precise. Use an outline to frame a button, input or panel; use a filled shape when you want the area itself to stand out.

The EditScr Shape tool with rectangle, circle, oval and diamond presets.
Use an outline or filled shape to frame the part of the screenshot that matters.

Try the Shape tool. Paste a screenshot first, then press R.

Open EditScr

Draw a shape

  1. Load a screenshot into EditScr.
  2. Select Rectangle in the left toolbar, or press R.
  3. Choose a shape preset in the preset column.
  4. Drag across the part of the image you want to frame.

Choose your annotation color from the lower-right color control. To adjust a finished shape, select it with the Select tool and drag it or its handles.

Shape presets

  • Outline rectangleA dependable choice for buttons, panels and selected areas.
  • Filled rectangleUse a translucent filled area for stronger emphasis.
  • Outline circleDraw attention to a small, round detail.
  • Filled circleHighlight a round control or point on an image.
  • Outline ovalFrame a wider, less rigid area.
  • Filled ovalAdd an emphasized oval highlight.
  • Outline diamondUse a diamond for a visual callout.
  • Filled diamondAdd a bolder diamond marker.

Combine shapes with other annotations

A shape works especially well with an arrow or short text label. Draw the shape first, then add the annotation above it. If the wrong object is selected, press V and click directly on its visible edge or fill.

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