In this article, we will draw a rectangle shape using XML?
Create a solid rectangle shape as a resource –
First, we have to create a new XML file inside the resource->drawable folder in your android studio then save it as rectangle.xml.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:shape="rectangle" >
<solid android:color="#ffffffff" />
</shape>
Output –

Create a rectangle shape with a border as a resource –
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:shape="rectangle" >
<stroke android:width="4dp" android:color="#000000" />
<solid android:color="#ffffffff" />
</shape>
Output –

Create a solid rectangle shape with rounded corner –
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:shape="rectangle" >
<corners android:radius="5dp" />
<solid android:color="#ffffffff" />
</shape>
Output –

Create a solid rectangle shape with rounded corner and border –
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android" android:shape="rectangle" >
<stroke android:width="10dp" android:color="#000000" />
<padding android:left="2dp"
android:top="2dp"
android:right="2dp"
android:bottom="2dp" />
<corners android:radius="5dp" />
<solid android:color="#ffffffff" />
</shape>
Output –

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