How to Use the Selection Tools in Adobe Illustrator (Beginner Guide)
Learn how to use the selection tools in Adobe Illustrator in this beginner-friendly tutorial, where I walk you through each tool and explain exactly how they work so you can take full control of your artwork. In this Illustrator tutorial, we cover the Selection Tool, Direct Selection Tool, Group Selection Tool, Magic Wand Tool, and Lasso Tool, showing you how to select objects, edit anchor points, work with grouped artwork, select by fill colour, adjust tolerance settings, and make precise freeform selections. Whether you're completely new to Adobe Illustrator or looking to improve your workflow in Illustrator 2026, this video gives you a clear, practical understanding of the essential selection tools you’ll use every day. If you want to learn Adobe Illustrator step-by-step, understand key Illustrator tools, or improve your vector editing techniques, this detailed guide will help you work faster and more confidently inside Illustrator.
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🕑 VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Selection Tool
1:03 - Direct Selection Tool
1:59 - Group Selection Tool
2:33 - Magic Wand Tool
3:41 - Lasso Tool
4:16 - Outro
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