# Draw a shape

You can draw your own shapes.

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.

   To create a curved segment, click, drag, then click again to finish the segment.

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.

## See also

Add and edit a shape

Add and edit a shape

Fill shapes and text boxes with color or an image