Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
To learn more selection techniques, see the PDF named Selections.pdf in the
Lesson_extras folder in the Lessons folder.
Review Questions
1
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How can you select an object that has no fill?
2
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Name two ways you can select an item in a group without choosing Object > Ungroup.
3
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Of the two Selection tools (Selection [ ] and Direct Selection [ ]), which allows you
to edit the individual anchor points of an object?
4
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What should you do after creating a selection that you are going to use repeatedly?
5
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Sometimes you are unable to select an object because it is underneath another object.
Name two ways to get around this issue.
6
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To align objects to the artboard, what do you need to first select in the Align panel or
Control panel before you choose an alignment option?
Review answers
1
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You can select an object that has no fill by clicking the stroke or by dragging a
marquee across the object.
2
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Using the Group Selection tool ( ), you can click once to select an individual item
within a group. Click again to add the next grouped items to the selection. Read
Lesson
You can also double-click the group to enter Isolation mode, edit the shapes as needed,
and then exit Isolation mode by pressing the Escape key or by double-clicking outside
of the group.
3
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Using the Direct Selection tool ( ), you can select one or more individual anchor
points and make changes to the shape of an object.
4
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For any selection that you anticipate using again, choose Select > Save Selection.
Name the selection so that you can reselect it at any time from the Select menu.