Working with multiple objects at one time
You can select multiple objects and perform the same actions on them.
Selecting multiple objects
There are two ways to select multiple objects. To select using the pointer:
1.
Click the first object you want to select. Text indicates the type of
object selected and the outline of the shape blinks to indicate
selection.
2.
Move to the second object and click it.
3.
Continue selecting objects in this way until all are selected.
As each object is selected, its shape outline blinks.
To deselect objects:
1.
To deselect one selected object, click the object again.
2.
To deselect all selected objects, click on a space without any objects.
To select using a selection box:
1.
Click once on a space without any objects.
As you move the cursor, a box outline appears on the screen.
2.
Move the cursor around the screen until all or a part of all the
objects you want to select are contained in the box.
3.
Click a second time to complete the selection box.
Note: If you need to select an individual object from a group of
objects, you can use a selection box to activate the group. After the
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