Excalidraw shapes
Shape keys are built in; nothing to configure.
- In a blank Excalidraw board, add a text element and type
login api. Select the words. - Hold ⌘⌥, type 2ra, release.
- The words become [login] → [api]: two boxes and an arrow, all editable Excalidraw shapes. Move them, restyle them, or press ⌘Z to get the words back.
| keys | gives |
|---|---|
| c · r · d | one circle · box · diamond |
| 3ca | three circles joined by arrows |
| 4da | four diamonds joined by arrows |
Colours: set shape_color: and shape_fill: under vars:. In other apps (PowerPoint,
Word, Notes) the same keys paste a picture.