# Rectangle

Rectangle layers let you add simple shapes to your layout for design and structure. They are commonly used as backgrounds, dividers, or accents behind other elements like text and logos.

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### Customizing Your Shape

Use the [**Inspector**](/copy-of-halo-app/layout-designer/layout-designer-overview.md#inspector-panel) to define the color and transparency of your rectangle.

* **Fill Type:** Choose between a solid color or a gradient.
  * **Linear Gradient:** Colors blend in a straight line from one side to the other.
  * **Radial Gradient:** Colors blend outward from a central point.
* **Color Selection:** Set your colors using a hex code or the color picker.
* **Opacity:** Control the transparency of the rectangle. Adjusting opacity is helpful when you want to add structure or contrast without fully blocking background images or other design elements.

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### Styling & Effects

Use these tabs to refine the look of your rectangle or create custom frames.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Border & Radius" %}
Adjust the outline and corner shape of your rectangle:

* **Border:** Set the width and color using a hex code or color picker.
* **Radius:** Adjust the roundness of the corners to create anything from sharp edges to soft, pill-shaped accents.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tip:** To create a simple frame, set the rectangle’s fill color to fully transparent using the color picker, then add a border.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Shadow" %}
Add a shadow to create depth or visually separate the shape from the background:

* **Color:** Choose a shadow color and opacity.
* **Blur:** Adjust how soft or sharp the shadow appears.
* **Offset:** Move the shadow's position relative to the rectangle.
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

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{% hint style="success" %}

## **Plan availability**

✅ All plans
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