The ability to add shapes (squares, circles, etc.) to photos now had a solid gray shape and not the ability to circle or box a certain area of a photo. How do I change this?

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iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 01:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2024 01:01 PM

When I choose add a shape, I get the blue dotted shape on the picture to where I can move it. There is no option to change color, and there is absolutely nowhere an option to change to outline!!!! I'm using iPhone 15 pro max! This is maddening, to say the least!

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Oct 14, 2023 08:12 AM in response to Sam_Clemens

Hi Sam_Clemens,


We can help you with using Markup.


Here's some information on the options in Markup:

Use Markup on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Using the menu on the bottom of the screen when you're adding the shape, you can tap the shape's color and choose the option for an outline rather than solid shape.


Let us know if you found the right path.


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.


Feb 16, 2024 09:31 AM in response to Sam_Clemens

It is still possible to do it on an iPhone. The problem is, that Apple has moved the controls and forgot to put labels below the controls. Initially they will look all the same.

When you add a shape, there are four circles below the picture.

From left to right:

  1. The circle to the left lets you pick the colour and the transparency of the border.
  2. The second circle determines the thickness of the border.
  3. The third circle controls the color of the interior of the shape. Set its transparency slider to zero for an empty shape.
  4. The rightmost circle determines the overall transparency.


Feb 16, 2024 09:32 AM in response to Joys4me2

All the colour options are hidden (bottom right) the other colours pop up and you select ‘no colour’ at the left a clear circle with red line through it AND in the sand spot you also have to adjust the outline width of the shape you select. A lot of unnecessary steps in my opinion. Hope this helps. Otherwise call Apple Support and they will walk you through the process.

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