"Drawing tools" refers to tools or features in software that allow users to create and edit graphical elements, shapes, lines, symbols, and other marks or drawings.
Typical features of software in the area of "drawing tools" include:
Pen tool: The pen tool allows users to draw or sketch freehand using the mouse or a stylus. They can choose from various stroke widths, colors, and brush types.
Shape tools: These tools enable users to create geometric shapes such as rectangles, circles, ellipses, lines, and polygons. Users can adjust the size, color, outline, and fill of the shapes.
Text tool: The text tool allows users to insert text into their drawings. They can customize the font, font size, alignment, color, and other text attributes.
Eraser: The eraser tool allows users to correct mistakes or remove unwanted lines or elements by simply deleting them.
Fill tools: Fill tools allow users to fill areas within shapes or drawings with color or patterns. This can be used to highlight certain areas or add background effects.
Transformation tools: Transformation tools allow users to scale, rotate, mirror, or distort objects in their drawing to adjust the position, size, or orientation.
Drawing paths: These tools allow users to create more complex drawings by drawing and editing paths, creating and connecting curves, and smoothing or simplifying freehand drawings.
Layer management: Many drawing programs offer layer management features, allowing users to edit and organize various elements separately to create complex drawings.