Shapes and lines tips

  • To add text to a shape, select it, then start typing.

  • To apply formatting to specific text in a shape, select the text, then use the formatting buttons for the item.

  • To change a shape you added to a board, choose Format > Shapes and Lines > Change Shape (or Control-click the shape, then choose Change Shape).

  • After you add a shape to a board, you can customize the shape in a number of ways. For example, you can change the standard five-point star into a twenty-point starburst and adjust how rounded the corners of a square are.

  • To make a shape or line editable, choose Format > Shapes and Lines > Make Editable. After you make a shape or line editable, you can use the handles to change the line from curved to straight or add more handles for more variations.

  • You can use connector lines between a shape and other items. If necessary, click the Show Connectors button diagrams, Lock an item on a Freeform board on Mac