: How to define a custom shape in photoshop I have created a shape and selected a layer. In the Edit menu the Define custom shape... option is disabled. Can any one tell what mistake I have

@Nickens508

I was running into the same issue. I solved it by allowing all shapes to be loaded within the shapes. Right after that I was able to define my shape.

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@Vandalay110

You have too many shapes delete some it will get activated.

Did this happen to me recently, it took me a long time to figure out.

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@Ravi4787994

Select the path on the canvas with the Direct Selection Tool (white arrow). Define Custom Shape should activate for you then.

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@Kimberly620

You need to create a "Shape layer" or "Work path" to be able to define a custom shape.

1) As first click on rectangle tool and then on shape layers selector




2) After that draw a new layer and click with a right mouse button on that layer. You will see "Define Custom shape" option



3) Or you can create a new layer with a pen tool



4) And then take a "Path selection tool" and right-click this layer

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