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_Josh_Madsen_
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Oct 27, 2008 8:34 PM UTC
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No Ellipse tool? HELP

Hello, I'm trying to use the ellipse tool but the only thing it has is the rectangle tool. Any help??
Todd_Kopriva
Todd_KoprivaCorrect answer
Inspiring
Oct 28, 2008 4:49 PM UTC
There are instructions in the "Activate a tool" and "Shortcuts: activating tools" sections of After Effects Help.
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Rick GerardCommunity Expert
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May 29, 2023 3:23 PM UTC

Every time you press the Q key, the Parametric shape tool changes. The default is the Rectangle, then Rounded Rectangle, then Elipse, then Polygon, then Star, then back to Rectangle. You can also click and hold on any of the Parametric Shape tools and reveal all of the options. 

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    Todd_Kopriva
    Todd_KoprivaCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Oct 28, 2008 4:49 PM UTC
    There are instructions in the "Activate a tool" and "Shortcuts: activating tools" sections of After Effects Help.
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    Agiel Triono
    Participant
    Mar 28, 2017 2:12 PM UTC

    thank you saved my mouse...

    i almost broke up my left mouse button before i found this help

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      David_Wigforss-Hv1BNN
      David_Wigforss-Hv1BNN
      Participating Frequently
      Oct 28, 2008 2:20 PM UTC
      or hit q a time or two..
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        GrayJackel
        GrayJackel
        Known Participant
        Nov 2, 2015 1:34 AM UTC

        Thanks. Hitting Q worked

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        _Rick_Gerard_
        Participating Frequently
        Oct 27, 2008 10:07 PM UTC
        Click and hold... it will pop up, err. . . or rather down...
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          GrayJackel
          GrayJackel
          Known Participant
          Nov 2, 2015 1:34 AM UTC

          That doesn't always work Hitting Q works better

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            TTITTA_M
            TTITTA_M
            Participant
            Feb 15, 2021 9:23 AM UTC

            saved my life in 2021! 😄 

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