Introduction to drawing basic shapes

In this tutorial, we’ll review 2 CorelDRAW tools for drawing squares and rectangles: the Rectangle tool and the 3-point Rectangle tool. Learn the basics of using these tools, plus how to make modifications such as resizing, adding fill and outline colors, and changing the shape of the corners.

In this tutorial, we’ll review 2 CorelDRAW tools for drawing circles and ellipses: the Ellipse tool and the 3-Point Ellipse tool. Learn the basics of using these tools, plus how to make modifications such as resizing, adding fill and outline colors, and creating pie and arc shapes.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to draw and edit polygons in CorelDRAW. Learn how to resize, rotate, and reposition a polygon, how to change the number of sides, and how to reshape a polygon into a star. You’ll also learn how to transform polygons into more complex and interesting shapes by using the Shape tool to edit nodes.

Download these free resources:

Rectangle Tools written tutorial (PDF, 263 KB)
Ellipse Tools written tutorial (PDF, 325 KB)
Polygon Tool written tutorial (PDF, 309 KB)

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite resources
Quick Start Guide (PDF, 2 MB)
Keyboard Shortcuts (PDF, 3.5 MB)
CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT user guides
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