Star Tool
Draw perfect stars with customizable points, inner radius, and rotation.
Design
Shortcut: Shift+OBeginner4 min readQuick Reference
Star Tool
FigmaKeyboard Shortcut
Shift+Okey
Toolbar Location
Figma toolbar
Best Used For
- ▸Refer to the tutorial content for specific use cases
- ▸Practice with sample projects to build experience
- ▸Combine with other tools for advanced workflows
Beginner-Friendly⏱ 15–30 minutes to master
Key Settings
Draw:ShiftPoints:Ratio:
The Star Tool creates star shapes with any number of points. It is perfect for ratings, badges, sparkles, and decorative elements in UI design.
Where to Find It
Click and hold the Ellipse Tool (O) in the toolbar, then select Star from the dropdown.
How to Use
- Draw: Click and drag to create a star. Hold Shift to constrain rotation.
- Points: Adjust the number of points in the Design panel after drawing.
- Ratio: Adjust the Star Ratio to make points sharper or rounder.
Pro Tips
- Use 4-point stars for sparkle effects in design elements.
- Drag the inner diamond handle while drawing to adjust the star ratio interactively.