There are lots of different ways to select items in Illustrator, including the Selection and Direct Selection tools, the Select Similar options, and the Layers panel. We'll explore the various options in this video.

Learn how to draw shapes and scenes in accurate 1-, 2-, or 3-point linear perspective to create the look of realistic depth and distance with the new Perspective drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator CS5. See how the new Perspective Grid tool supports drawing directly on planes of true perspective and the Perspective Selection tool allows objects to be moved, scaled, duplicated, and transformed dynamically in perspective.

Use the Selection tool to grab objects or even objects within objects, such as text in a text frame or images within an image frame. Learn how to click through a grouped object to an object behind.

Choose the Selection tool to select an object or group of objects or the Direct Selection tool to select individual paths or anchor points. Choose the Group Selection tool to select nested groups. Use modifier keys to add or subtract from selections.

Navigate the stacking order in an Illustrator document by using the Selection tool. Select and isolate grouped objects and go into Outline Mode to view them more clearly. Learn how to select objects beneath the selected layer.

Use control handles to define the curvature of a segment. Use the Direct Selection tool and the Convert Anchor Point tool to create refined curves.