FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

Pointer tool
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Laying out and arranging information 3-39
Selecting objects
Whenever you want to work with an object, you must select it first. You
see handles, small black squares along the boundaries of a selected
object.
To select an object, use the pointer tool or choose Select All from the Edit
menu.
To select Do this
One object With the arrow pointer, click the object. (If the object has no fill, click
its border.)
Several objects at
once
All objects of the
same type
Drag the arrow pointer to make a selection box that completely
surrounds the objects. Or hold down Shift and click the objects. Or
choose Select All from the Edit menu.
Click the tool for the type of object to select, and then choose Select All
from the Edit menu.
All fields With the arrow pointer, click a field, hold down Option, and then
choose Select All from the Edit menu.
Deselect selected
objects
Click a blank area of the layout or any tool in the tool panel. Or hold
down Shift and click the selected object.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E objects, changing
E objects, selecting
Handles surround
a selected object