You can select multiple objects on a slide at the same time. The selected objects 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 objects and/or groups of objects, perform one of the following actions:
•Hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor over all desired objects/groups.
•Hold down the Ctrl ( Cmd) key and click on each object/group you want to select.
To select all objects and groups of objects on a slide, do one of the following:
•Select Edit > Select all from the Сommand menu.
•Press Ctrl+A ( Cmd+A).
To deselect one object/group or to select another object/group, follow the steps below:
1.Press Ctrl ( Cmd).
2.Click an object/group or move the cursor over it.
To cancel the selection of all objects or groups, press Esc or click on an empty space on the slide.