# Select/ Multi-select layers

### From Layer panel

#### Multi-select specific layers

| MacOS               | Windows              |
| ------------------- | -------------------- |
| CMD + Select layers | CTRL + Select layers |

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#### Select all layers in between:

| MacOS                   | Windows                 |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------- |
| ⇧ Shift + Select layers | ⇧ Shift + Select layers |

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### From Canvas

#### Using Shift or CMD/ CTRL + Select on the canvas

The Shift and CMD/CTRL key have the same function on the canvas,. When either key is held down, they enable you to add you multiple layers to your selection group.

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#### Drag to select

* Click your mouse/ trackpad down somewhere on the artboard, and drag to select all the layers in the drag area.&#x20;
* You can now release the mouse click, and adjust the layers E.g moving them around or bulk-changing their properties

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