Ellipse Tool in CorelDRAW

The Ellipse Tool creates oval and circular shapes.

An ellipse has a curved, closed boundary and no corners.

It is commonly used in graphic design for buttons, symbols, logos, and decorative shapes.

The Ellipse Tool is available in the CorelDRAW toolbox.

Look for the oval-shaped icon and click it to activate the tool.

The exact location may vary depending on the CorelDRAW version and workspace.

Follow these steps to draw an ellipse:

1. Open CorelDRAW and create a new document.
2. Select the Ellipse Tool.
3. Move the pointer to the drawing page.
4. Click and hold the mouse button.
5. Drag diagonally to create an oval shape.
6. Release the mouse button.

A perfect circle has the same width and height.

Select the Ellipse Tool and drag while holding the appropriate constraint key, commonly Ctrl in standard desktop workflows.

Release the mouse button when the circle reaches the required size.

In many CorelDRAW versions, the Ellipse Tool shortcut is F7.

You can use this shortcut to activate the tool quickly.

Shortcuts may differ if the workspace or keyboard assignments have been customized.

An ellipse has two main dimensions: width and height.

• Width: The horizontal measurement.
• Height: The vertical measurement.

For example, an ellipse with a width of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm appears wider than it is tall.

After drawing an ellipse, select it with the Pick Tool.

Drag a selection handle to change its width or height.

For exact dimensions, use the width and height controls available in the property bar.

You can move an ellipse to any suitable position on the page.

1. Activate the Pick Tool.
2. Select the ellipse.
3. Drag it to the desired position.
4. Release the mouse button.

Use position controls when exact placement is required.

A fill controls the appearance inside the ellipse.

Select the ellipse and click a color in the color palette to apply a solid fill.

For example, a blue-filled circle can be used as a badge or button background.

The outline is the border around the ellipse.

Use the available outline controls or palette options to change its color.

For example, you can create a yellow ellipse with a black outline.

You can remove the fill when you need an empty circle or oval.

Select the ellipse and use the no-fill option available in your workspace.

An unfilled ellipse is useful for frames, borders, and diagram outlines.

You can remove the outline when you want a shape without a visible border.

Select the ellipse and choose the no-outline option.

This is useful for clean shapes used in backgrounds and illustrations.

Outline width determines the thickness of the ellipse's border.

Open the outline settings and select a suitable width.

A thin outline can create a subtle border, while a thicker outline can emphasize the shape.

A circle badge can be used to highlight offers, labels, numbers, or important information.

1. Draw a perfect circle.
2. Apply a suitable fill color.
3. Add a text object.
4. Place the text inside the circle.
5. Align the elements neatly.

An oval is an ellipse with different width and height measurements.

Drag the Ellipse Tool farther horizontally to create a wide oval or farther vertically to create a tall oval.

Ovals are useful for decorative designs, labels, and stylized backgrounds.

Ellipses can be combined to create ring-like designs.

1. Draw a large circle.
2. Draw a smaller circle inside it.
3. Align the two circles.
4. Use fills and object ordering to create the required appearance.

For a true cut-out effect, use suitable shaping or object-combination features where needed.

Several ellipses can be combined to create a simple eye-like illustration.

1. Draw a horizontal ellipse.
2. Draw a smaller ellipse inside it.
3. Add a small circle for a highlight or pupil.
4. Apply different fill colors.
5. Align the shapes carefully.

The Ellipse Tool is useful for creating logos based on circular or oval forms.

You can combine circles with text, lines, and other shapes to create a simple emblem.

Keep the design balanced and make sure the logo remains recognizable at smaller sizes.

Circles and ovals can be used as decorative buttons in posters and illustrations.

Apply a fill color and place text or a simple symbol inside the shape.

Align the text or symbol carefully and maintain enough space around it.

Duplicating creates another copy of an ellipse.

Select the ellipse and use the Duplicate command. In many CorelDRAW versions, Ctrl + D is the shortcut.

Duplicates are useful for repeated circles, patterns, and decorative elements.

Alignment helps arrange multiple ellipses neatly.

Select the required objects and use the available alignment commands.

You can align their centers or edges to create balanced designs.

Text can be placed inside or beside an ellipse to create labels and badges.

1. Draw the ellipse.
2. Create a text object with the Text Tool.
3. Move the text into the desired position.
4. Align the text with the ellipse.
5. Adjust the font size and colors.

Overlapping ellipses can create decorative patterns and illustrations.

Change their fill colors and adjust their stacking order to achieve the desired result.

Use alignment controls when you want the overlapping shapes to be positioned precisely.

Ellipse Tool: Creates circles and oval shapes.

Rectangle Tool: Creates rectangles and squares.

Choose the tool that matches the shape you want to create.

• Creating an oval when a perfect circle is required.
• Using incorrect width and height measurements.
• Applying an unwanted fill color.
• Using an outline that is too thick.
• Placing text outside the intended shape.

Check the dimensions, colors, and alignment before finalizing the design.

Use the Pick Tool to select and move or resize an existing ellipse.

Use the available property controls to enter precise dimensions.

For specialized curve or node changes, use the appropriate editing tool.

• Use a constraint key when you need a perfect circle.
• Set exact dimensions for print layouts.
• Choose fill and outline colors carefully.
• Align related shapes before grouping them.
• Use duplication for repeated elements.
• Save your work regularly.

Create a simple circular offer badge.

1. Draw a perfect circle.
2. Apply a bright fill color.
3. Set a contrasting outline.
4. Add text such as "50% OFF".
5. Center the text inside the circle.
6. Review the design at different zoom levels.

Practise the Ellipse Tool by completing this exercise.

1. Create a new CorelDRAW document.
2. Draw one perfect circle.
3. Draw one horizontal oval and one vertical oval.
4. Apply different fill colors.
5. Change the outline color and width.
6. Create a circular badge with text.
7. Duplicate the circle and align the copies.
8. Save the file as ellipse_tool_practice.cdr.

The Ellipse Tool is used to draw circles and ovals in CorelDRAW.

You can change dimensions, fills, outlines, positions, and other properties.

With practice, you can use ellipses to create badges, logos, buttons, patterns, and decorative illustrations.