---
title: "Subtract polygons"
description: "Our 2D Takeoff solution allows you to subtract any polygon from the base polygon you are selecting"
url: https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481240-subtract-polygons
collection: "Measurements Operations"
updated: 2026-11-12
language: en
alternates: [fr]
---

# Subtract polygons

Our 2D Takeoff solution allows you to subtract any polygon from the base polygon you are selecting

# **How to subtract polygons?**

1.  Select several polygons on your drawing.
    
2.  Right click to enable the **Context menu**.
    
3.  Click on the **"Subtract"** button there.
    
4.  Choose the base polygon, which you want to subtract from.
    
5.  Press the **"Apply"** button to save changes.
    

📝 **Note!**

1.  _If you've made a mistake with the selection of the base polygon, click on the checkmark near the base polygon selection status and make your choice again._
    
2.  _If you would like to save the initial polygons, press the_ **_"Keep polygons"_** _setting._

## Related

- [Paste & Paste with snapping to a point](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5772037-paste-and-paste-with-snapping-to-a-point.md)
- [Offset for measurements](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481257-offset-for-measurements.md)
- [Merge polygons](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481243-merge-polygons.md)
- [Modify measurements](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481228-modify-measurements.md)
- [Rename Tool](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481223-rename-tool.md)