Rounded Rectangle Tool
Create rectangles with customizable rounded corners for UI and design elements.
Shapes
No shortcutBeginner4 min readQuick Reference
Rounded Rectangle Tool
Adobe IllustratorKeyboard Shortcut
N/A
Toolbar Location
Illustrator 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:Adjust radius:Edit:
The Rounded Rectangle Tool creates rectangles with rounded corners. Adjust the corner radius before drawing or edit it after with the Live Corners feature.
Where to Find It
Nested under the Rectangle Tool in the toolbar. Click and hold the Rectangle icon to access it.
How to Use
- Draw: Click and drag to create a rounded rectangle.
- Adjust radius: Use the up/down arrow keys while dragging to change corner radius.
- Edit: Use the Direct Selection Tool to drag corner widgets individually.
Pro Tips
- Click once on the canvas to set precise dimensions and corner radius values.
- Individual corner editing gives you flexible control for UI design.