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Select an object using the Selection tool

The Selection tool lets you select, move, and resize an object or a group of objects.

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Use the Selection tool to select, move, and resize an object in a few simple steps.

Use the Selection tool to select and move an object
Use the Selection tool to drag and move an object

  1. Click the Selection tool   or press V.

  2. Click an object to select it. 

  3. Drag to move the selected object to a preferred location. 

  4. To change the size of the object, drag the edges of its bounding box.

  5. To select multiple objects, Shift + Click objects one at a time or drag a marquee around multiple objects.

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