Keys for selecting
This is not a complete list of keyboard shortcuts. This table lists only those shortcuts that are not displayed in menu commands or tool tips.
|
Result |
Windows |
Mac OS |
|---|---|---|
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Switch to last-used selection tool (Selection tool, Direct Selection tool, or Group Selection tool) |
Ctrl |
Command |
|
Switch between Direct Selection tool and Group Selection tool |
Alt |
Option |
|
Add to a selection with Selection tool, Direct Selection tool, Group Selection tool, Live Paint Selection tool, or Magic Wand tool |
Shift-click |
Shift-click |
|
Subtract a selection with Selection tool, Direct Selection tool, Group Selection tool, or LIve Paint Selection tool |
Shift-click |
Shift-click |
|
Subtract from selection with Magic Wand tool |
Alt-click |
Option-click |
|
Add to selection with Lasso tool |
Shift-drag |
Shift-drag |
|
Subtract from selection with Lasso tool |
Alt-drag |
Option-drag |
|
Change pointer to cross hair for selected tools |
Caps Lock |
Caps Lock |
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