Selection Type

View the list of available selection type settings.

The select by type settings are found on the Tools tab, in the Selection group.

Icon Icon text Description
Auto When this option is selected, the selection will cycle through the available selection types.
Geometry parts Select geometry parts in the 3D view.
Faces Select faces in the 3D view.
Edges / wires Select edges / wires in the 3D view.
Regions Select regions in the 3D view.
Mesh Parts Select mesh parts in the 3D view.
Mesh Label Select mesh label in the 3D view.
Mesh Element Select mesh element in the 3D view.
Mesh Vertex Select mesh vertex in the 3D view.