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7. Selecting Elements

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Selecting Objects Using Tools

Working with Isolation Mode

Selecting Objects Using Commands

Setting Selection Preferences

Adobe Illustrator provides several tools, modes, and commands for helping you select artwork elements easily and precisely.

Selecting Objects Using Tools

Illustrator provides multiple tools for selecting elements (Figure 7.1).

A screenshot represents the selection tools. — FIGURE 7.1

A. Selection tool B. Direct Selection tool C. Magic Wand tool D. Lasso tool

A screenshot labels the different tools in the toolbar. The four tools from the top are, selection tool, direct selection tool, magic wand tool, and lasso tool. These are ...

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