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_Josh_Madsen_
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October 27, 2008
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No Ellipse tool? HELP

  • October 27, 2008
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Hello, I'm trying to use the ellipse tool but the only thing it has is the rectangle tool. Any help??
Correct answer Todd_Kopriva
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

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. 

    Todd_Kopriva
    Todd_KoprivaCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    October 28, 2008
    There are instructions in the "Activate a tool" and "Shortcuts: activating tools" sections of After Effects Help.
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    Agiel Triono
    Participant
    March 28, 2017

    thank you saved my mouse...

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

      David_Wigforss-Hv1BNN
      David_Wigforss-Hv1BNN
      Participating Frequently
      October 28, 2008
      or hit q a time or two..
        GrayJackel
        GrayJackel
        Known Participant
        November 2, 2015

        Thanks. Hitting Q worked

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        _Rick_Gerard_
        Participating Frequently
        October 27, 2008
        Click and hold... it will pop up, err. . . or rather down...
          GrayJackel
          GrayJackel
          Known Participant
          November 2, 2015

          That doesn't always work Hitting Q works better

            TTITTA_M
            TTITTA_M
            Participant
            February 15, 2021

            saved my life in 2021! 😄 

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