Selecting with the Shift key

Applies to the Select Element tool

 

See also Select Another Element Select Group Select by Element Type

 

The Select Element tool allows you to select drawing elements by clicking near their edge.

(Pre-drawn figures select better from the center, bezier curves from their ends.)

 

Each time you select an element, any previously selected elements are de-selected.

 

If you want to keep the current selection and add to it:

 

If you want to remove an element from the selection: