Combine or break apart shapes in Numbers for iCloud
You can create a new shape by combining one shape with another shape. For example, if you want to create a shape that looks like a heart, you can use three shapes—a diamond and two circles—and unite them into a single shape. You can also subtract shapes from other shapes, or remove the overlapping area between two shapes.
You can also divide many compound shapes—shapes with multiple parts—into individual components to create new shapes. Examples of compound shapes are a sneaker (its upper and sole), a lotus (its petals), and a truck (its wheels, its cab, and so on). In the shapes library, there’s no indication that a shape is compound, but most compound shapes have complex forms.
When you break a shape into its parts, you can edit each part as you would any other shape. You can use them as new shapes on their own, rearrange them into new shapes, and delete the ones you don’t want.
Note: If your spreadsheet contains an SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) that you imported using Numbers for Mac, Numbers for iPhone, or Numbers for iPad, you can’t break it apart in Numbers for iCloud. To break it apart, open the spreadsheet in Numbers for Mac, Numbers for iPhone, or Numbers for iPad. For instructions, see the Numbers for Mac User Guide, the Numbers for iPhone User Guide, or the Numbers for iPad User Guide.