# Adding a Custom Shape

You can use the Draw tool to create your own shapes.

To create a custom shape:
1. Choose Insert->Shape->Draw a Shape.

   The pointer changes from an arrow to a small pen tip.

2. Click anywhere on your page to create the first point of the custom shape.
3. Click to create more points.

   Each point you add is connected to the preceding point.

4. To stop drawing and close the shape (by adding a solid line between the last and first points), click the first point.

   To stop drawing and leave the shape open (no line between last and first points) double click the last point created.

To change the shape's contours, you must first make the shape editable; see Editing Shapes.

To learn about manipulating and aligning shapes, and changing their general object properties, such as color, border style (stroke), size, orientation, shadows, and more, see About Manipulating, Arranging, and Changing the Look of Elements.