TL;DR:
You can add a shape to your Board from the Shapes menu in the toolbar (or the three-dot menu), then select it and use the toolbar to change its fill and outline colors. This helps you group related ideas, highlight key points, and keep your Board easy to scan with a consistent color scheme.
Important information
This article describes the features of the New Board experience. If you are using the Classic Board interface, respective features are described here.
Please note that the Classic Board experience will soon be discontinued and replaced by the New Board experience. For more information, please click here. Learn how to return to the Classic Board experience in the meantime and find answers to common questions about key updates here.
Overview
You can change the color and outline of shapes in Board to organize your ideas and make your boards easier to read. Use colors to group related content, highlight key elements, and create more engaging visuals.
How to Customize a Shape’s Color
Open the Shapes Menu
- Open the board where you want to add a shape.
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Click Shapes 1 from the toolbar.
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Click the three-dot menu 2 and select Shapes 3 from the menu.
Add a Shape to the Board
- In the Shape library, choose the shape you want.
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Click on the shape or click and drag on to the Board to draw the shape.
Change the Shape’s Fill and Outline Color
- Click the shape you added to the board.
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From the toolbar, use the color options to:
- Change the shape’s fill color: click Update fill color, then choose a color.
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Change the shape’s outline color: click Update border style, then choose a color.
💡 Use a consistent color scheme (for example, one color per topic) to make your Board easier to scan.