ℹ️ These tools are available to all users.

You can draw 2D circles and ellipses by using the Circle and Ellipse tools, respectively, in the Sketch menu.

Circle

If you're using an Apple Pencil, tap Circle and then tap the grid to place the center and drag your Apple Pencil until you reach the correct radius length. If you want to redefine the shape’s radius, tap on the dimension label and add a value in the numpad.

If you're using a mouse or trackpad, follow these steps: 

1. Select Circle in the Sketch tool menu. 
2. Click to add the center and circumference points. 
3. Finish the sketch and exit the tool by pressing Return. 
   If you want to remove the shape and exit the tool, then press one of the following:
   • Delete (Backspace)
   • Escape
   • Command + .
     Or, secondary click (right-click) with your mouse. 

Ellipse

If you're using an Apple Pencil, tap Ellipse and place the center of your ellipse on the grid. Drag your Apple Pencil to create the shape. You can then define the major and minor axes by tapping on the dimension labels.

If you're using a mouse or trackpad, follow these steps:

1. Select Ellipse in the Sketch tool menu. 
2. Click to add the center and circumference points. 
3. Finish the sketch and exit the tool by pressing Return. 
   If you want to remove the shape and exit the tool, then press one of the following:
   • Delete (Backspace)
   • Escape
   • Command + .
     Or, secondary click (right-click) with your mouse.