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Selecting and moving


    Result

    Action

     the selection tool ,  the direct-selection tool , or The group-selection tool (last used)

    Any tool (except selection tools) + Command key

     the selection tool icon indicates switching between tools  the direct-selection tool or The group-selection tool (last used)

    Command key + Ctrl + Tab

    The group-selection tool icon indicates switching between tools  the direct-selection tool

    Option key -click tool

    Adds to a selection

     the selection tool ,  the direct-selection tool , The group-selection tool or The magic wand tool + Shift key

    Subtracts from a selection

     the selection tool ,  the direct-selection tool , or The group-selection tool + Shift key

    Adds to lasso selection

    The lasso tool ,  the direct-lasso tool + Shift key + drag

    Subtracts from a lasso selection

    The lasso tool ,  the direct-lasso tool + Option key + drag

    Constrains to follow mesh line

     the mesh tool + Shift key -drag mesh point

    Moves selection in user defined increments

    Left Arrow key Right Arrow key Up Arrow key Down Arrow key

    Moves selection in 10x user defined increments

    Shift key + Left Arrow key Right Arrow key Up Arrow key Down Arrow key

    Locks all deselected artwork

    Command key + Option key + Shift key + 2

    *Press Shift key to constrain movement to 45° angles (except  the reflect tool ).

    Command key Command Option key Option Shift key Shift key Key