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title: How to Change Shape Color and Effects 
description: Change shape color and effects
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# How to Change Shape Color and Effects 

## You can easily customize the color and visual effects of any shape in your design using the top styling menu.

**Steps**

1. Select the **shape** you want to edit.
2. The **top styling menu** will appear with multiple customization options.

**Color Options**

- Click the **Color** **wheel** icon to open the color settings.

![Screenshot 2026-08-31 at 1.11.01 p.m.](https://support.maxadesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.11.01%20p.m..png?width=670&height=325&name=Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.11.01%20p.m..png)

- Choose from the **standard color palette**.
- Select a color from the **custom color picker**.
- Enter a specific color using the **HEX** color field.

**Gradients and Effects**

- From the same top menu, you can also customize your shape further with options like **Gradient, Transform**, and **Drop Shadow.
  
  ![Screenshot 2026-08-31 at 1.11.38 p.m.](https://support.maxadesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.11.38%20p.m..png?width=670&height=325&name=Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.11.38%20p.m..png)**
  
  ![Screenshot 2026-08-31 at 1.11.12 p.m.](https://support.maxadesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.11.12%20p.m..png?width=670&height=324&name=Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.11.12%20p.m..png)
  
  ![Screenshot 2026-08-31 at 1.12.23 p.m.](https://support.maxadesigns.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.12.23%20p.m..png?width=670&height=327&name=Screenshot%202026-08-31%20at%201.12.23%20p.m..png)
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  Use these options to fully customize the look and feel of your shapes and match your brand or design style.

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