Select objects

Select objects with the Pointer, Subselection, and Lasso tools.

The Pointer, Subselection, and Lasso tools select objects by clicking on them. The Pointer and Subselection tools select objects by dragging a rectangular selection marquee around the object. The Lasso tool selects objects by dragging a free-form selection marquee around the object. When an object is selected, a rectangular box appears around the object.

  1. Select Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Flash > Preferences (Macintosh).
  2. In the General category of the Preferences dialog box, do one of the following:
    • To select only objects and points that are completely enclosed by the selection marquee, deselect Contact-Sensitive Selection and Lasso tools. Points that lie within the selection area will still be selected.

    • To select objects or groups that are only partially enclosed by the selection marquee, select Contact-Sensitive Selection and Lasso tools.

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