1-1. Toolbox Overview

The selection tool (V) selects entire objects.

The direct-selection tool (A) selects points or path segments within objects.

The group-selection tool (Shift+A) selects objects and groups within groups.

The magic wand tool (Y) selects objects of similar attributes.

The direct-select lasso tool (Q) selects points or path segments ...

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