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Selecting Objects
The Selector Tool
The SELECTOR Tool is the main tool for selecting, moving, scaling, and rotating
objects. It is typically used more than any other tool and is the central tool for
manipulating documents.
The Selector tool InfoBar - left side
Show bounds
Show edit handles
Show fill handles
Show rotation handles
Rotation center
Position of selection
Dimensions of selection
% size controls
Lock aspect ratio
The Selector tool InfoBar - right side
Rotate & Shear
Flip horizontal
Flip vertical
Scale line widths
Apply, remove or inspect names of objects
Perimeter and area indicator
To use the SELECTOR Tool:
• Click on the SELECTOR Tool on the MAIN TOOLBAR.
• Or press "Alt + S", "V", or "F2".
When switching to the SELECTOR TOOL, if there are objects selected inside a group or
other composite object type, the parent object (group) becomes selected instead.
