Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Using the Direct Selection Tool
With the Direct Selection tool, you can select individual points and segments of a path.
Afteryouselectoneormoreindividualpointsandsegments,youcanaddorsubtractitems
to/from the selection. In addition, you can also use the Direct Selection tool and drag a
marquee to select parts of the path or drag over a portion of it to create a selection rect-
angle.
Select Anchor Points and Segments with the Direct Selection Tool
Click the
Direct Selection
tool on the Tools panel.
The pointer becomes an arrow.
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Press A to select the Direct Selection tool.
Position the arrow on the edge of the path and click to select a segment, and then
click an anchor point to select it.
• You can also select an anchor point directly. Pass the pointer over a path, point
to an anchor point and then click it.
• You can also drag a marquee across all or part of the object to select the entire
path.
