How to Select Multiple Objects in Illustrator

In the following tutorial, you will learn how to select multiple objects in Illustrator using different techniques.

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What You'll Learn in This Tutorial

How to select multiple shapes in Illustrator
How to select multiple objects in Illustrator

1. How to Select Multiple Shapes in Illustrator Using the Selection Tool

Step 1

Pick the Selection Tool (V) from your Toolbar, and simply click and drag a marquee selection across the shapes that you wish to select.

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Remember that your marquee selection doesn't have to cover your entire object. Just make sure that it touches the object that you wish to select.

how to select multiple objects Illustrator

Step 2

Alternatively, you can hold down the Shift key and simply click the objects that you wish to select.

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2. How to Select Multiple Objects in Illustrator Using the Layers Panel

Open the Layers panel (Window > Layers) and use the target icons to easily select any object from your design. Hold down the Control key or the Shift key to select multiple objects.

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Congratulations! You're Done!

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