# Moving a Shape

Learn how to move shapes in Spread Designer with ease using the CanMove property and simple drag-and-drop actions.

## Content



You can move a shape.

To move a shape, in Spread Designer, select the shape and drag the shape to the new location.

You can allow the end user to move the shape or prevent them from doing so, using the [CanMove](/spreadnet/api/latest/online-win/FarPoint.Win.Spread/FarPoint.Win.Spread.DrawingSpace.PSObject.CanMove.html) property.

## See Also

[Adding a Shape to a Sheet](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-addem)

[Changing the Appearance of a Shape](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-appear)

[Rotating a Shape](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-rotate)

[Resizing a Shape](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-resize)

[Adding a Drop Shadow](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-shadow)

[Locking a Shape](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-lock)

[Using Keys with Shapes](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-win/overview/spwin-designerguide/spwin-spd-useshapes/spwin-spd-tasks/spwin-shape-keys)