Select objects by clicking them or by using a window or crossing method. 
- To specify a rectangular selection area, click and release the mouse button, move the cursor, and click again. 
 
- To create a lasso selection, click, drag, and release the mouse button. 
 
- Do one of the following: 
- Select individual objects by clicking them. 
 
- Drag from left to right to select all objects that are entirely enclosed in the selection rectangle or lasso (window selection). 
 
- Drag from right to left to select all objects that are crossed by the selection rectangle or lasso (crossing selection). 
 
  
- Press Enter to end object selection. 
 
Deselect objects by pressing shift and then clicking individual objects, or dragging across multiple objects. Press Esc to deselect all objects. 
Note: When using lasso selection, you can press Spacebar to cycle between the Window, Crossing, and Fence object selection modes.