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You try to draw an ellipse but it only creates a line. What is the most likely cause?

medium📝 Formula Fix Q6 of 15
Figma - Shape Tools and Drawing

You try to draw an ellipse but it only creates a line. What is the most likely cause?

AYou drew outside the canvas
BYou dragged the mouse without moving vertically
CYou pressed the wrong shortcut key
DYou held Shift while drawing
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Analyze drawing behavior

    If the mouse is dragged only horizontally or vertically, the ellipse height or width becomes zero.

  2. Step 2: Result of zero height or width

    This causes the ellipse to appear as a line instead of a shape.

  3. Final Answer:

    You dragged the mouse without moving vertically -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Dragging only one axis = line ellipse [OK]
Quick Trick: Drag both axes to create ellipse, not a line [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Holding Shift causes line
  • Wrong shortcut causes line
  • Canvas limits cause line

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