Select one or more objects using the Selection tool from the artwork.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to save the edited or modified object selections for reuse.
You can select multiple objects and save the selection for later use with the Save Selection option to move the objects together or change their appearance. However, unlike grouping, Save Selection selects the objects without bringing them all to the same layer.
Select Select > Save Selection.
Tip
You can also save the selection by selecting the Layers panel > Save Selection > Save Selection.
In the Save Selection dialog box, enter the name for the selection and select OK.
Once you save a selection, the name will appear in the Select menu and the Save Selection menu in the Layers panel. Select the name of the selection from either of the menus, and the canvas displays the selected selection.
Update a saved selection
You can add or remove objects from your saved selection.
Select your saved selection from the Select menu or from the Layers panel > Save Selection menu.
Shift - click to add or remove multiple objects from the selection.
Select Select > Update Selection.
Tip
You can also update a saved selection by selecting the Layers panel > Save Selection > Update Selection.
Rename or delete a saved selection
Select the saved selection from the Select menu or from the Layers panel > Save Selection menu.
Select Select > Edit Selection.
Tip
You can also edit a saved selection by selecting the Layers panel > Save Selection > Edit Selection.
In the Edit Selection dialog box, select the saved selection, enter the name in the Name field to rename, or select Delete.
select OK.
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