> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rive.app/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shape Builder

> Merge and subtract vector shapes.

The Shape Builder tool lets you create new shapes by combining or subtracting vector shapes. Instead of editing paths manually, you can drag across regions to merge them or remove unwanted sections.

[YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/dhT1ZiubXxU)

> [card] [Learn by remixing](https://rive.app/community/files/28403-shape-builder/?utm_source=docs\&utm_medium=docs_link_card\&utm_campaign=docs_to_marketplace_links)
>
> Open this file on Marketplace, then click Remix to experiment in the Rive Editor.

**1. Select your shapes**

Select two or more vector shapes.

**2. Activate the Shape Builder tool**

Click the **Shape Builder** tool from the **Create Tools** menu in the Toolbar or press **Shift** + **M**.

**3. Merge regions**

Drag across adjacent regions to merge them into a single shape.

<video src="https://static.rive.app/video/combine-region.mp4" autoPlay loop muted playsInline />

**4. Subtract regions**

Hold <kbd>Alt</kbd> (Windows) or <kbd>Option</kbd> (macOS) while dragging or clicking to remove regions from the shape.

<video src="https://static.rive.app/video/subtract-region.mp4" autoPlay loop muted playsInline />