Point to an object that is not selected, open the context menu
and choose the objects name in the Edit submenu.
For a vector object, select it and choose Object > Path >
Edit Path.
For a text object, click in the text with the Text tool.
For a paint object, select a painting tool and click the object.
For an object with a transparency mask, click the object
with the Sprite tool.
To exit edit mode: Press the Esc key .
Selecting and editing objects with the context
menu
You can use the context menu to select an object or place an object in
edit mode. Using the context menu can make it easier to select and
edit objects that are covered by other objects.
To display the context menu, press Control and press the mouse but-
ton (Mac) or right-click the mouse (Windows).
To select objects using the context menu: When no objects
are selected or in edit mode, point to the object you want to select. If
the object is hidden behind other objects, point to its location. Choose
Select > Object Name in the context menu. Canvas selects the object
whose name you choose in the Select submenu. You can choose a
vector, text, paint, or group object.
To edit objects using the context menu: When no objects are
selected or in edit mode, point to the object you want to edit. If the
object is hidden behind other objects, point to its location. Choose
Edit > Object Name in the context menu. Canvas places the object
whose name you choose in the Edit submenu into edit mode. You can
select a vector, text, or paint object.