> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.descript.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Shape Layers > Add rectangles, ellipses, lines, or arrows from the Elements panel. Descript supports adding and customizing shapes in your compositions. You can choose from a few different shape types: 1. Rectangle 2. Ellipse 3. [Waveform](/visuals/waveforms) 4. [Progress bar](/visuals/progress-bars) 5. Line 6. Arrow [Image of all shape layers available in Descript](/images/external/descript-16165273813773-c85febbeda.png) ## Adding a shape, waveform, progress bar, or text Select the **Elements** panel on the right-hand side and choose which shape to add to your project.