Selecting filled objectsThe Use Area Select option in the General Preferences dialog box determines whether you can select a filled object in Preview view by clicking anywhere within the area or whether you must click a path segment or anchor point. By default, the Use Area Select option is on. In some cases, you may want to turn off the Use Area Select option--for example, when you work with overlapping filled objects. ![]() With Use Area Select option off, dragging selects points and segments within marquee. ![]() With Use Area Select option on, dragging selects object. To turn the Use Area Select option on or off:
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