Hello this might be stupid but here it goes! How do we turn a circle into a square in illustrator?

[ana sofiaf4471999]

Hello this might be stupid but here it goes! How do we turn a circle into a square in illustrator? I know the other way around but not turn a circle into a square or a triangle, just other shapes!

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

Apply the Effect > Convert to Shape > Rectangle.

[ana sofiaf4471999]

I'm sorry but how do i go to "apply the effect"?

[Jo30639888b2wv]

Effect > Convert to shape > Rectangle. Put in your dimensions there and make sure it's absolute.

Not sure why this was so hard to explain!!!! 

[Monika Gause]

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@Jo30639888b2wv  schrieb:

Not sure why this was so hard to explain!!!! 

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You repeated what I already posted !!!!

[Jo30639888b2wv]

It was the choice of words that was confusing - 'apply the effect' didn't point out that 'Effect' was a menu choice!  but yeah, I basically repeated everything after 'apply the', and added a capital 'E'.
haha

[Monika Gause]

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@Jo30639888b2wv  schrieb:

and added a capital 'E'.

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It has been there for 3 years already. 

[ana sofiaf4471999]

but the rectangle its absurd! not proportional at all!

[Bill Silbert · Accepted solution]

When you apply the effect the Shape Options dialog will appear. In there choose Absolute and put in the exact dimensions of the original circle.

[ana sofiaf4471999]

it helped thanks!

[ana sofiaf4471999]

Hello, does anyone knows how to turn a circle into a square in illustrator? Proportional!

And then a square into a triangle? I know Photoshop has several shapes doesn't it?

Thank you...

[ana sofiaf4471999]

The convert shape option (effetcs) is not reliable because the square doesnt enlarge or diminuish! Try editing it and you'll see, besides, its not proportional...

[ana sofiaf4471999]

I did it! I did it! With the convert shape rectangle option in the effects but now how do i get the points/anchors in the squares instead of the circle? Anyone?

[Doug A Roberts]

Object > Expand Appearance