Methods of Selecting Multiple Entities
In the Selection dialog box, under Selection filter, choose a method of selecting multiple entities on a drawing from the following options:
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—Selects multiple entities that exist within the specified rectangular box.
—Selects multiple entities that exist within the specified rectangular box.• 
—Selects multiple entities that exist within the specified rectangular box and those intersecting the borders of the rectangular box.
—Selects multiple entities that exist within the specified rectangular box and those intersecting the borders of the rectangular box.• 
—Selects a chain or loop of connected entities when you select one of the entities.
—Selects a chain or loop of connected entities when you select one of the entities.• 
—Selects entities individually, a single entity at a time.
—Selects entities individually, a single entity at a time.