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title: Add and Label Shapes to the Canvas in the Universal Model Editor
slug: rm/add-and-label-shapes-to-the-canvas-in-the-universal-model-editor
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createdAt: 2026-06-09T13:38:48.567Z
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To create your model and diagrams in the Universal Model Editor, drag and drop a shape of interest from any of the libraries.

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To edit a shape's label, double-click it to be able to modify the text.

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You can also use containers, to group other shapes. After you drag a container onto the canvas, drag other shapes into the container. The container will automatically re-size to fit its content.

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