Select objects by selection marquee

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Use Transform > Select Object to select objects or drag a selection marquee to enclose.

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Use Transform > Polygon Select to select irregular areas or shapes – click reference points to demarcate.

With the Select Object tool activated, you can select objects by dragging a selection marquee around them. Use Polygon Select to select multiple objects.

To select objects by selection marquee...

1Click the Select Object icon.

2Drag a selection marquee around the objects you want to select.

Objects are selected when you release the mouse button.

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Unless they have already been grouped, only objects completely within the selection marquee will be selected when you release the mouse button.

3Alternatively, click the Polygon Select icon.

4Mark reference points around the object/s you want to select.

5Press Enter to select.

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