Selecting filled objectsThe Object Selection by Path Only option in the General Preferences dialog box determines whether you can select a filled object in Preview view by clicking anywhere within the object's area with the Selection or Direct Selection tools, or whether you must click a path segment or anchor point with these tools. By default, this option is off. In some cases, you may want to turn the option on--for example, when you work with overlapping filled objects and you want to easily select underlying objects. ![]() With Object Selection by Path Only selected, dragging with the Direct Selection tool selects points and segments within marquee. ![]() With Object Selection by Path Only deselected, clicking inside the object and dragging selects and moves an object. To use the Selection Restricted To Paths option:
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