# How to Merge Shapes in Figma to Form a New Object

> To merge shapes in Figma, select the desired shapes on your canvas, open the right-side panel, and click the More Actions button. Next, choose Union Selection from the list to instantly combine the selected items into a new object.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-merge-shapes-in-figma-to-form-a-new-object/
Apps: Figma
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a49d5ab56e05a00ff4ccb/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside your Figma design canvas, select the shapes you wish to merge.
2. Following that, head over to the right-side panel and click the 'More Actions' button.
3. Choose 'Union Selection' from the list of options.
4. After completing these steps, the selected shapes will be merged instantly and added as a new object.