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.

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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.

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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.

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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 User Guide (PDF, 37.5 MB)
PHOTO-PAINT User Guide (PDF, 47.1 MB)