contains layered items, you may need to move a layer backward and forward to reach the layer you want to select (see “Working with layers” on page 44).

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Entire shape: Single-click the shape to select the shape

 

 

and its contents, including its frame and any items within

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it. This allows you to make changes (such as resizing or

 

rotating) to the shape and all of its contents without

 

 

selecting each item individually.

 

Selecting text

 

To select a text box:

 

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Click the text box to select it. This

 

 

allows you to make changes to the

 

 

background and font color, transpar-

 

 

ency, font, font size, and formatting.

 

To change text in a text box:

•Double-click the text box to highlight all of the text characters in it. Then retype the text as you wish.

•If the text box is in a shape, double-click to select the text box, then double-click again to retype text.

Deselecting items

There will be times when you need to deselect items on your workspace, such as when you finish typing text or before you add a new item to the workspace.

To deselect an item:

• To deselect an item, click on a blank area on your page.