If you’re like most graphic designers, you’ve probably used the Direct Selection Tool at some point in your career. But if you’re not sure how to use it, this guide is for you. The Direct Selection Tool is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks in Illustrator. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use the Direct Selection Tool to select and edit objects, paths, and shapes. To start, open the Illustrator document that you want to work on. Next, click on the Direct Selection Tool (A) in the Tools panel. You’ll see a selection cursor ( ) appear in the document window. To select an object, drag your cursor over the object that you want to select. When your cursor is over the object, release your mouse button and then drag your cursor away from the object. The selected object will be highlighted with a blue border. If you want to deselect an object, simply drag your cursor over it and release your mouse button. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to quickly select objects: Press Ctrl+A (Mac) or Cmd+A (Windows) to select all objects in the document window. To deselect an object, press Ctrl+D (Mac) or Cmd+D (Windows). ..
