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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   select Last modified: Sunday, September 01, 1996  To choose an object so that you can manipulate it in some way. In graphical user interfaces, you usually need to select an object -- an icon, file, folder, and so on -- before you can do anything with it. To select an object, you move the pointer to the object and click a mouse button. In many applications, you can select blocks of text by positioning the pointer at an end-point of the block and then dragging the pointer over the block.   Related Categories User Interfaces Related Terms block choose drag graphical user interface highlight icon marquee pointer Shopping select Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Home Furnishings 58799 Store Offers Building Supplies 29948 Store Offers Pets 1902 Store Offers Office Supplies 7410 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 24575 Store Offers