# Connector

> Learn how to add, route, and style connectors between shapes using Aspose.Slides for .NET, with C# examples for PPT, PPTX, and ODP presentations.

Source: https://docs.aspose.com/slides/net/examples/elements/connector/
Updated: 2026-08-05


This article demonstrates how to connect shapes with connectors and change their targets using **Aspose.Slides for .NET**.

## **Add a Connector**

Insert a connector shape between two points on the slide.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;

static void AddConnector()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var connector = slide.Shapes.AddConnector(ShapeType.BentConnector2, 0, 0, 100, 100);
}
```

## **Access a Connector**

Retrieve the first connector shape added to a slide.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;

static void AccessConnector()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    slide.Shapes.AddConnector(ShapeType.BentConnector2, 0, 0, 100, 100);

    var connector = slide.Shapes.OfType<IConnector>().First();
}
```

## **Remove a Connector**

Delete a connector from the slide.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;

static void RemoveConnector()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var connector = slide.Shapes.AddConnector(ShapeType.BentConnector2, 0, 0, 100, 100);

    slide.Shapes.Remove(connector);
}
```

## **Reconnect Shapes**

Attach a connector to two shapes by assigning start and end targets.

```csharp
using Aspose.Slides;

static void ReconnectShapes()
{
    using var presentation = new Presentation();
    var slide = presentation.Slides[0];

    var shape1 = slide.Shapes.AddAutoShape(ShapeType.Rectangle, 0, 0, 50, 50);
    var shape2 = slide.Shapes.AddAutoShape(ShapeType.Rectangle, 100, 100, 50, 50);
    var connector = slide.Shapes.AddConnector(ShapeType.BentConnector2, 0, 0, 100, 100);

    connector.StartShapeConnectedTo = shape1;
    connector.EndShapeConnectedTo = shape2;
}
```



## Related articles

- [Shape Types in Aspose.Slides for .NET](https://docs.aspose.com/slides/net/shape-types/)