AutoCAD 2026 Rectangle Command details with 3 examples

The Rectangle command in AutoCAD 2026 is used to define two diagonal corners in order to draw a rectangle. The Rectangle command can be entered directly or accessed via the toolbar or command line. You can specify the rectangle’s size and placement with this command.

Command Syntax:

1. RECTANGLE: You can type RECTANGLE or simply use the abbreviation REC in the command line.
2. Optionally, you can use:
   • Dimensions: Specify the rectangle’s length and width after the first corner.
   • Chamfer: Apply a chamfer (angled cut) to the corners of the rectangle.
   • Fillet: Round the corners of the rectangle.

Example 1: Basic Rectangle (Using Two Diagonal Corners)

1. Type RECTANGLE (or REC).
2. Click to specify the first corner point.
3. Move your cursor to the opposite diagonal corner and click, or type the exact coordinates for the opposite corner.

Steps:

• Type REC → Select the first corner (e.g., (0,0)) → Drag to specify the second corner, say (5,3).

Result: A rectangle is drawn with the bottom-left corner at (0,0) and the top-right corner at (5,3).

Example 2: Rectangle with Dimensions

1. Type RECTANGLE and press Enter.
2. After specifying the first corner, type D for the Dimensions option.
3. Enter the length and width values, such as 5 for the length and 3 for the width.

Steps:

• Type REC → Click the first corner → Type D → Enter 5,3 for the length and width.

Result: A rectangle is created with dimensions 5 units by 3 units, starting from the first corner.

Example 3: Rectangle with Chamfered Corners

1. Type RECTANGLE and press Enter.
2. After specifying the first corner, type C for Chamfer.
3. Enter the distance for the chamfer (e.g., 1 for each chamfer distance).

Steps:

• Type REC → Select the first corner → Type C → Enter the chamfer distance (e.g., 1).

Result: A rectangle is drawn with chamfered corners, where the angle between the edges is cut by 1 unit.

The Rectangle command in AutoCAD allows you to quickly change the corners and shape of your rectangles, as these examples show.