Select objects using the layers panel, Select objects with the selection tool, Select objects with the lasso tool – Adobe Illustrator CS3 User Manual
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Select objects using the Layers panel
1
In the Layers panel, locate the object you want to select. You may have to click a toggle arrow to expand a layer or
group, or scroll up or down in the panel to locate the object.
2
Do any of the following:
•
To select individual objects, click in the object’s selection column (between the target button and the scroll bar).
Shift-click to add or to remove objects from the selection.
•
To select all artwork in a layer or group, click in the layer’s or group’s selection column.
•
To select all artwork in a layer based on the currently selected artwork, choose Select > Object > All On Same
Layers.
Selection color boxes appear next to each selected item in the panel.
For a video on working with layers, se
See also
“Layers panel overview” on page 211
Select objects with the Selection tool
1
Select the Selection tool
.
2
Do either of the following:
•
Click an object.
•
Drag a marquee around part or all of one or more objects.
3
To add or remove objects from the selection, hold down Shift and click or drag around the objects you want to
add or remove.
Dragging over objects to select them
When the Selection tool is over an unselected object or group, it changes to
. When it is over a
selected object or
group, the tool changes to . When it is over an anchor point on an unselected
object, a hollow square appears next
to the arrow
.
For a video on selecting objects, see
See also
“Keys for selecting” on page 464
Select objects with the Lasso tool
1
Select the Lasso tool
.