Bend Shapes in Figma

Bend a rectangular shape

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  • Select the rectangle layer and head to the center toolbar and select the Edit object icon.
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After selecting Edit object, four dots will appear in the corners of the rectangle.

  • Select one of the corner points and drag it to bend the rectangle.
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  • Once you’re happy with how your shape looks, you can leave edit object mode by clicking the Done button on the toolbar.
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Bend a curved shape

In this example, we’ll show you how to bend a curved shape by using an ellipse. I’ve already used the shape tool in the toolbar to make an ellipse.

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  • We’ll select the ellipse shape and head to the center toolbar and select the Edit object icon.
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After selecting Edit object, four dots will appear in the edges of the ellipse.

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  • Select one of the corner points and drag it to bend the ellipse.
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  • Once you’re happy with how your shape looks, you can leave edit object mode by clicking the Done button on the toolbar.

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