How to Clone or Duplicate a Shape

How to Duplicate a Shape

⚡ Quick Answer

• Solution: Select the shape, click the green Duplicate button, repeat clicks to create copies, then press Escape to finish.

• Time: 30 seconds

• Video: 🎥 How to Duplicate a Shape (0:30)

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When You Need This

Use this feature when you want to quickly create multiple copies of an existing shape or asset without having to redraw or re-import it.

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Steps

1. Select the shape or asset – Click on the shape you want to duplicate.

2. Click the green Duplicate button – This button appears in the interface once you select an object.

3. Duplicate as needed – Each click creates a new copy of the selected shape. Click as many times as required.

4. Press Escape – Exit duplication mode so you can select and work with other shapes.

✅ Success Indicator: You should see multiple copies of the original shape, and after pressing Escape, your cursor should be free to select other objects.

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🎥 Video Guide

How to Duplicate a Shape – 0:30
https://www.loom.com/share/4f4d66b7c473440fa27987eb0ba243a1?sid=2380c063-5e7a-42a5-8bd6-2543cc22cce7

What the video shows:

• How to select a shape before duplication

• How to use the green Duplicate button multiple times

• How to exit duplication mode with the Escape key

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❌ If It's Not Working

• Problem: Duplicates keep appearing when clicking → Fix: Press Escape to stop duplication mode.

• Problem: Nothing happens when clicking the duplicate button → Fix: Make sure a shape or asset is selected first.

• Still stuck? Contact support and mention whether the green Duplicate button is visible or clickable.

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Related

• How to Delete Shapes

• How to Move and Arrange Assets

• How to Group Multiple Shapes

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Problem Context

This solves: Quickly creating multiple copies of an existing shape.
You'll know you need this when: You want identical shapes for design consistency, but don’t want to redraw them manually.
Common mistake: Forgetting to press Escape after duplication, which causes extra unwanted copies.

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🤖 For AI Support

• Intent: User wants to duplicate a shape or asset.

• Keywords: "duplicate shape," "green duplicate button," "press escape," "copy asset"

• Confidence: Use this when user asks how to copy or duplicate objects in the platform.