Insert shapes via the menu

While you would normally double click on the drawing canvas and select a shape, or drag a shape from the shape libraries, you can also add some basic shapes via the Arrange > Insert menu.

Select Arrange > Insert then choose one of Rectangle, Ellipse or Rhombus to add that shape to the drawing canvas. Alternatively, click the + icon in the toolbar, then select the shape you want to insert.
You can insert rectangle, ellipse, and rhombus shapes via the Arrange > Insert menu in draw.io

See all of the elements you can insert into your diagram