Using custom shapes (Photoshop)

When you're using the Custom Shape tool, you can choose from a variety of preset shapes. You can also save shapes that you create as preset shapes.

To select a custom shape:

1. Select the Custom Shape tool .
2. Select a shape from the Shape pop-up palette. (See Using pop-up palettes.)

To save a shape or path as a custom shape:

1. In the Paths palette, select a path--either a vector mask for a shape layer, a work path, or a saved path.
2. Choose Edit > Define Custom Shape, and enter a name for the new custom shape in the Shape Name dialog box. The new shape appears in the Shape pop-up palette.
3. To save the new custom shape as part of a new library, select Save Shapes from the pop-up palette menu. You can also use the Preset Manager to manage libraries of custom shapes. For more information, see Managing libraries with the Preset Manager (Photoshop).