These instructions work for Adobe InDesign CC 2020, although this functionality has long existed in the platform.

Holding the shift key while drawing polygon forces all sides to be the same length.

For an irregular polygon shape, adjust the polygon after you draw it using the Direct Selection tool.

Polygon InDesign tool

Use it to turn sharp corners into rounded corners.

Drawing Stars

Draw hundreds of star shapes using the Polygon Tool.

Enter a number into theNumber of Sidesfield that corresponds to the number of points you want on your star.

Polygon tool

Enter aStar Insetpercentage that affects the depth or size of the star points.

Alter the options to create even more stars.

The numbers correspond to the numberedstar shapesin the illustration.

Modify Stars