- Click the type of graphic you want to add on the Draw toolbar.
Rectangle
Shortcut: Hold down SHIFT as you drag to create a square.
Polygon
Circle
Ellipse
Line
Curve
Freehand
Marker
- Move the mouse pointer over the display and click to add the graphic. Press ESC to cancel drawing.
Some graphics require more than one click, or a click and drag.
By default, the Select Elements tool becomes active after you complete a graphic. If you want the graphic tools to remain active instead, click Customize > ArcMap Options and check the Keep drawing tools active after creating graphic box on the General tab.