You can add different kinds of shapes in Zazu to be creative with your design. You can choose from a wide range of Shapes and Gradients and adjust them to your needs and style. Have a look at the basics below!

Shape editing basics

Here is a guide on how to use the shapes in Zazu:



Here is a guide on how to use the gradients in Zazu:



The GIFs show how simple it is to add shapes and gradients to a Story. It lies within your creativity how to integrate them best into your design. Find and adapt them to your own needs by changing different parameters like color, size, shape, shadows and more.

Add shapes/gradients by clicking on the shape icon at the toolbar on the left
Choose the type of shape you want to apply to your artboard
Move and resize the shape by dragging it
You can duplicate, delete and lock the shape with the action bar right above the object

More settings can be edited in the inspector sidebar on the right. You can change the colors, round edges, or add an animation.

💡Tip: Be fast and use shortcuts for basic layer actions with CTRT or CMD and duplicate +D, copy +C, paste +V, cut +X or delete (backspace)

Selecting multiple shapes at once is also possible. Let this GIF guide you through:

Select a shape element
Press Shift and hold
Click on all the desired elements to follow




Find out more about the other layer types:
Add and edit text
Add and edit media
Add and edit interactive elements
Create and add templates


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Updated on: 25/01/2022