## TITLE : Obsidian-Excalidraw 1.2.0 Walkthrough Part 2/10: Basic shapes and features
LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy_oVTq12Gw
### Introduction to Excalidraw Part Two: Native Features
#### Basic Shapes:
- **Creating Shapes:**
- **Rectangle/Square:** Choose the box tool, drag to draw a rectangle, hold Shift for a perfect square.
- **Circle/Ellipse:** Choose the circle tool, drag to draw an ellipse, hold Shift for a perfect circle.
- **Lock Button:**
- **Functionality:** Allows continuous drawing of the same shape.
- **Example:** Locking the arrow tool to draw multiple arrows without re-selecting.
- **Copying Shapes:**
- **Simple Shapes:** Hold Alt and drag to copy a shape.
- **Complex Shapes:** Select multiple shapes, hold Alt, and drag to copy the entire group.
#### Grid and Alignment:
- **Grid Toggle:**
- **Grid On:** Objects snap to grid positions for precise alignment.
- **Grid Off:** Freely move objects without snapping.
- **Alignment Tools:**
- **Align Horizontally/Vertically:** Use alignment tools to distribute objects evenly.
#### Colors and Modes:
- **Changing Modes:**
- **Dark Mode/Light Mode:** Toggle between dark and light themes.
- **Background and Stroke Colors:**
- **Custom Background Color:** Choose from preset colors or enter RGB hexadecimal values.
- **Stroke and Fill Colors:** Select colors and patterns for strokes and fills.
#### Lines and Arrows:
- **Common Features:**
- **Control Points:** Double-click to reveal control points, hold Alt to add points.
- **Edge Styles:** Change edges to be sharp or rounded.
- **Special Features:**
- **Lines:** Can be closed to form shapes.
- **Arrows:** Attach to objects; arrows adjust when objects move.
- **Breakpoints:**
- **Creating Breakpoints:** Add breakpoints to arrows for flexibility.
- **Behavior:** Arrows bend or maintain sharp turns at breakpoints.
#### Fonts and Text:
- **Font Types:**
- **Handwritten, Normal, Coding Fonts:** Choose from three different font styles.
- **Font Settings:**
- **Size and Alignment:** Adjust font size and align text left, right, or center.
#### Conclusion:
- This overview covers the fundamental tools and features available in Excalidraw, providing a solid foundation for creating diagrams and illustrations.