Use Replace Selection 
to replace the currently selected objects with the new selection.
To change the selection with Replace Selection
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Click Replace Selection
in the toolbar, and select several objects. Click one of the selection tools and select a few different objects. The new selection replaces the old one. -
Choose Edit > Select Mode > Replace Selection.
Replace a Selection
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Place several objects on the canvas.
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Use Box Select
(or another selection tool) to select some of these objects. -
Ensure that Replace Selection
is selected. -
Using Box Select
, select some different objects.
The new selection replaces your old selection.