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Selecting objects with the Arrow tool

The Arrow tool lets you select entire objects by clicking an object or dragging to enclose the object within a rectangular selection marquee.

Note: To select the Arrow tool, you can also press the V key. To temporarily switch to the Arrow tool when another tool is active, hold down the Control key (Windows) or Command key (Macintosh).

 
To select a stroke, fill, group, instance, or text block:

Select the Arrow tool and click the object.

 
To select connected lines:

Select the Arrow tool and double-click one of the lines.

 
To select a filled shape and its stroked outline:

Select the Arrow tool and double-click the fill.

 
To select objects within a rectangular area:

Select the Arrow tool and drag a marquee around the object or objects that you want to select. Instances, groups, and type blocks must be completely enclosed to be selected.