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You tried to draw a perfect circle using the ellipse tool but ended up with an oval. What is the most likely mistake?

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Figma - Shape Tools and Drawing

You tried to draw a perfect circle using the ellipse tool but ended up with an oval. What is the most likely mistake?

AYou did not hold the <code>Shift</code> key while dragging.
BYou held the <code>Alt</code> key instead of <code>Shift</code>.
CYou double-clicked the ellipse tool instead of dragging.
DYou used the rectangle tool instead of ellipse.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify how to draw a perfect circle

    Holding Shift while dragging the ellipse tool constrains width and height to be equal.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the mistake

    Not holding Shift means free width and height, resulting in an oval shape.

  3. Final Answer:

    You did not hold the Shift key while dragging. -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    No Shift = oval, Shift = circle [OK]
Quick Trick: Always hold Shift for perfect circles [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Using Alt instead of Shift
  • Double-clicking instead of dragging
  • Confusing ellipse with rectangle tool

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