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balanced_think01AC
balanced_think01AC
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Jul 12, 2026 8:23 PM UTC
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No Shape Tool Option for Shape - Only Frame

I’m trying to draw a solid shape in Photoshop 27.8.0. However, when selecting the Shape Tool and looking in the Options Drop Down, there are not options for Shape, Path or Pixels. All I see is a declaration that No Tool Presets defined for Current Tool. So, I’m dead in the water. Note, this issue is independent of whether I’m working with an existing file or creating a new one from scratch. 

    Trevor.Dennis
    Trevor.DennisCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Jul 12, 2026 11:06 PM UTC

    Try opening the Tool Presets panel, and uncheck Current Tool Only

    If that doesn’t help, show us a full resolution screen shot of your entire workspace with one of the Shape tools selected.  The relative layer selected. The Tool presets panel visible.

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    balanced_think01AC
    balanced_think01ACAuthor
    Inspiring
    Jul 16, 2026 3:11 PM UTC

    I thought I’d responded earlier, but now can’t see it. So, I’ll say again. My issues stems from stupidly failing to recall that the rectangle tool is ‘behind’ the line tool. Once I use the correct tool - rectangle and not frame - everything works as it’s supposed to. Thanks for the ‘wake-up call’.

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    Trevor.Dennis
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    Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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    Jul 13, 2026 12:21 AM UTC

    That’s the Frame Tool.

    You need the Rectangle Tool

    With any of the Shape tools selected the Options bar will look like this.

    If it does not show Shape on the left, use the drop down to select it.

    Good luck.

     

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      Trevor.Dennis
      Community Expert
      Trevor.DennisCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Jul 12, 2026 11:06 PM UTC

      Try opening the Tool Presets panel, and uncheck Current Tool Only

      If that doesn’t help, show us a full resolution screen shot of your entire workspace with one of the Shape tools selected.  The relative layer selected. The Tool presets panel visible.

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        balanced_think01AC
        balanced_think01ACAuthor
        Inspiring
        Jul 12, 2026 11:55 PM UTC

        I see lots of ‘presets’ but not the shape/path/pixel options that I expected. Here’s the screenshot.

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