Freehand Select

With Freehand Select , drag to draw an irregular outline around the desired area. Only objects that are completely enclosed by the selection line are selected.

Select Freehand Select

• In the main toolbar, click Freehand Select .

• Choose Edit > Freehand Select.

Select an Area with Freehand Select

1. If desired, use the FilmStrip, Draw Range sliders, Filters and color worksheet to hide objects so that it is easier to see the required objects.

2. In the main toolbar, click the Freehand Select button

   

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3. Drag to draw a line around the required objects, and lift the pen or release the mouse button to close the area. The objects inside the line are selected, as indicated by a rectangle with blue handles.

Note: The line is closed automatically by a straight line between your start point and the point. If the start and end points are not close enough, you may leave out some objects by accident.

4. To make a new selection, click outside the current selection to deselect it. Then draw a new line around the required objects.

5. Control–click and select Finish Freehand Select Tool to cancel the Freehand Select tool.

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