The Shape is a Layout Element that emphasizes particular parts, adding diversity to web design.

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Add Shapes

You can add the Shape Elements from the Quick Access Pane. Open the Add Panel, click Shape, and select the Shape Element.

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Shape Types

There are different Shape types, including Basic, Thematic, Polymorphic, and Line. Basic Shapes are the most common and widely used forms in website design.

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Thematic

Basic shapes are also popular symbols found on websites.

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Polymorphic

Polymorphic shapes have variable forms that visually imitate the liquid stains.

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Lines

In web design, Horizontal Lines add relaxation and calm, whereas vertical Lines create more separation and distinction.

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Textures

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You can also access Icons from the Shape section of the Add Panel.

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Shape Blocks

There are also many preset and designer-made Blocks built using the Shapes.

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Move And Resize

Move the Shape Element by clicking and dragging it to the destination. Dragging the markers, you can easily modify the Shape in the Block Editor.

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Convert Shape To Box

Turn your Shape into a box element by clicking on the small round Plus Icon at the center of the Shape Element and adding Elements, such as icons, Texts, and Buttons.

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Shape Context Toolbar

In the Shape Context Toolbar, you can quickly edit Shape Color, Border Width, Border Color, and add a Hyperlink.

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Click the Fill Icon with the color bar to change the Shape Color or select No Color. Quickly set the Width and Color, or choose no color for the Shape Border.

You can also add a hyperlink to your Shape in the Context Toolbar.

Shape Properties

You can modify all supported Shape Properties in the Property Panel.

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Multi-Selected Shape Properties

You can set the properties of the multi-selected shape elements, such as Background, Border, Transparency, Animation, etc.

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Rotate Shape

You can spin the Rotate property for the Image and Shape Elements by a custom angle.

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Shape Size

You can edit the Width and Height of the Shape Element.

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Lock Shape Proportions

You can also Lock Proportions for any Shape, such as a square or Circle, to prevent breaking.

Shape Margins

Enter the values in the Property Panel to set the top, bottom, left, and right margins for the shape element.

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Shape Styles

You can apply the Styles to a Shape.

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Shape Background

You can set the No Background, Color Background, or Gradient Background using the Property Panel. You can use the Theme, Additional Colors, or add new ones. You can access the Theme Colors from the Color Picker dialog.

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NOTE: The Fill option is inactive in the Gradient Background section of the Context Toolbar.

Shape Border

Set the Color and Width for the Shape Border. You can use the Theme, Additional Colors, or add new ones.

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Shape Form Presets And Radius

You can choose the Form Presets setting to set the rounding for the corners of rectangles or convert them to a Circle. You can edit the Radius for the rounded corners of the Rectangles.

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Custom Shape Border And Radius

You can set the Border and Radius for each side of the Rectangular Shapes.

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Shape Shadow

Click on the checkbox to enable the shadow shape element. You can use the Shadow Presets or customize the Shadow Shadow Settings Tab by modifying the Positions, Blur, Spread, Transparency, and Color parameters.

NOTE: You can use the Shadow, Rectangular, and Circle Shapes.

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Shape, Flip, And Rotate

You can flip and rotate the Shape Elements along the axis, making them upside down or facing a particular side.

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Shape Transparency

Adjust the Shape Transparency to make it more or less visible. You can use it to create a natural hover effect in web design.

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You can link the Shape Element to transfer to a Page, Block, Post, connect to a File, Phone Number, or Email, or raise a Modal Popup.

Responsive Modes

You can change the Shape Size for all Mobile Views.