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Cannot change shape-type

  • February 3, 2026
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Hi,

 

despite using only basic forms, I cannot change the shape. I do not get the “change shape form”. What’s my error?

 

 

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alison cheney
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  • Lucid community team
  • February 3, 2026

Hi ​@Tontaube,

Thank you for posting in the Lucid Community!

It looks like you are looking at your “Shapes In Use” which displays your recently used shapes in Lucidchart. (see screenshot below) 

 

In order to view and use all kinds of shapes in Lucidchart, please go to the Shapes panel on the left of your screen and scroll down until you see “Shapes.” 

If you Select and hold down this icon above located next to “Shapes”, you can move the shapes up to the top of the panel, making them easier to access.

Please refer to the Gif below demonstrating this.

If you want to view all Shape libraries, you can click “More Shapes” at the bottom left of your Lucidchart document. 

 

Please refer to this help center article regarding Shape libraries. Let me know if you have any additional questions and I would be happy to help!