Drag to draw a live shape using the Rectangle , Rounded Rectangle , Ellipse , Polygon , Shaper , or, Star tool. If the shape is not selected, use the Selection tool to select it.
Last updated on
Sep 12, 2025
Learn how to scale live shapes and apply them to your projects in Adobe Illustrator.
Scale the live shape by dragging the handles of the bounding box.
Drag the bounding box handles to change the dimensions of the shape.
Tip
You can also use the Transform panel to scale live shapes precisely. Double-click any corner widget of the live shape to open the panel and adjust the W and H values.
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