How to Use Freehand Tool in CorelDRAW with Pictures

ByMichael Truth

The Freehand tool is found in the toolbar on the left side of CorelDRAW. In the 2021 version, it is the fifth tool. The shortcut key for the freehand tool in CorelDRAW is F5. To use the Freehand tool, click on it in the toolbar or press F5 on the keyboard to activate it.

In this quick guide, you will learn how to use the freehand tool to draw a tree, line, constrain line, and an enclosed shape.

Drawing with the Freehand Tool in CorelDRAW

To draw, for example, a tree using the freehand tool;

  • Click and drag the freehand tool in the work area
  • Do not take your finger off the mouse until you reach the end of the shape

Drawing a Straight Line with a Freehand Tool

Straight line with the Freehand tool
  • Select the Freehand tool in the toolbar
  • Click on the work area
  • Release your finger on the left mouse button
  • Move the mouse pointer in the right direction
  • Click again to create the second point

Drawing a Constrained Line with the Freehand Tool

Constrained line with the Freehand tool
  • Select the Freehand tool in the toolbar
  • Click in the work area once
  • Hold down the Ctrl key on Windows, Cmd on Mac OS
  • Release your finger on the left mouse button
  • Move the mouse pointer in the right direction
  • Click again to create the second point

Drawing a Horizontal Line with the Freehand Tool

horizontal line with the Freehand tool
  • Select the Freehand tool in the toolbar
  • Click on the work area
  • Release your finger on the left mouse button
  • Move the mouse pointer in the right direction
  • Click again to create the second point

Drawing a Vertical Line with the Freehand Tool

Vertical line with the Freehand tool
  • Press F5 on the keyboard to select the Freehand tool
  • Click on the work area
  • Release your finger on the left mouse button
  • Move the mouse pointer to the upward or downward
  • Click again to create the second point

Drawing a Rectangle with the Freehand Tool

Rectangle with the Freehand tool

This is how to create an enclosed shape with the freehand tool in CorelDRAW.

  1. Pick the tool
  2. Click once
  3. Lift your finger and move the mouse pointer to the right
  4. Create another point by clicking
  5. Move the mouse to the edge of the last point
  6. Click in the square/box: this is called the node
  7. Move the mouse and create another line – this time downward
  8. Repeat steps 5 & 6 till you close the shape

If you prefer a video please watch the video below.

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