Draw a doughnut or wheel shape

How To Tip:

Draw a doughnut shape using the Subtract from Shape button.

The Subtract from Shape button lets you cut out a shape within an existing shape so that the layers underneath show through. While this procedure shows you how to create a doughnut-like shape, you can duplicate this technique using any combination of the shape tools, including custom shapes.

1. Select the Ellipse tool in the toolbox. It may be hidden by one of the other shape tools or the Line tool .
2. In the options bar at the top of the work area, select the Shape Layer button .
3. Drag in the document window to draw the shape. Hold down the Shift key while dragging to constrain the ellipse to a circle.
4. In the options bar, select the Subtract from Shape Area button .
5. Drag within the new shape to create the cutout. Once you release the mouse, the image underneath the new shape shows through.
6. To reposition either shape, click the Path Selection tool in the toolbox (it may be hidden by the Direct Selection tool ), and select the path. Drag it to its new location or use the arrow keys on the keyboard to nudge it a pixel at a time.

Related topics in Photoshop Help:

• Using the shape tools

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