# Selecting

How to select, multi-select, and manage annotations.

**Tool Shortcut:** V

## Selecting one annotation

- **Click** on any annotation to select it
- Selected annotations show handles for resizing and rotating

## Selecting multiple annotations

### Method 1: Shift+Click
- Hold **Shift** and click additional annotations
- Each click adds to your selection

### Method 2: Marquee selection
- Click and drag on empty canvas space
- A selection rectangle appears
- All annotations inside are selected when you release

### Method 3: Select All
- Press **Cmd/Ctrl+A** to select all annotations

## Deselecting

- **Click empty space** — Deselects all
- **Escape** — Deselects all
- **Shift+Click selected item** — Removes it from selection

## Working with selections

When multiple annotations are selected:

| Action | Effect |
|--------|--------|
| Drag | Move all selected items together |
| Delete | Delete all selected items |
| Copy | Copy all to clipboard |
| Change color | Applies to all selected |
| Change size | Applies to all selected |

## Selection indicator

When annotations are selected, a badge shows "X Selected" below the toolbar. This helps you know you're editing existing annotations (not creating new ones).

## Tips

- **Quick select** — Press V to switch to Select tool
- **Tab through** — Press Tab to cycle through annotations
- **Precise clicks** — Click directly on annotation borders for thin shapes

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*See also: [Moving & Resizing](/docs/hypershot/editing/moving-resizing ) | [Copy & Paste](/docs/hypershot/editing/copy-paste )*

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From https://hypernuclear.com/docs/hypershot/editing/selecting/