# Polygons

Polygons are created by clicking either the freehand, polygon, or rectangle buttons on the mode palette. To create a polygon, press the polygon button on the mode palette. Point and click in the window to define vertices. Double click to create the last vertex and return to select mode.

To create a freehand polygon press the freehand fill button on the mode palette. Drag the mouse around the canvas area to draw the shape. Releasing the mouse button will return to select mode.

To create a simple rectangle press the rectangle button on the mode palette. Point to where you want the lower left hand corner of the rectangle to go, and drag the mouse to the desired top right corner. Release the mouse button to return to select mode.

Use the style palette to define hatch pattern. There are eight patterns to choose from.