Time for action — creating the Ellipse
Let's start by creating an ellipse.
- With a new document open in Inkscape, select the circle tool or ellipse tool.
- On the canvas, press the Ctrl key, click, hold, and drag the shape to the size you want on the canvas.
What just happened?
You created a circle on your canvas.
Pop quiz — circles
- How can you make a perfect circle in Inkscape?
a. Freehand it with the freehand tool.
b. Use a star and clipping masks.
c. Use the circle tool in the toolbox and press the Ctrl key while resizing it.
d. None of the above.
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