Select elements

You can select multiple elements on a slide at the same time. The selected elements can be of the same type (for example, several shapes) or of a different type (for example, a shape and an image).

To select multiple elements and groups of elements, perform one of the following actions:

•Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor over all desired elements or groups.

•Hold down the Ctrl ( Cmd) key and click each element or group you want to select.

To select all elements and groups of elements  on a slide, do one of the following:

•In the Command menu, select Edit > Select all.

•Press Ctrl+A ( Cmd+A).

To clear one element or group or to select another element or group, follow the steps below:

1.Press Ctrl ( Cmd).

2.Click the element or group or move the cursor over it.

To cancel the selection of all elements or groups, press Esc or click on an empty space on the slide.