In Illustrator sometimes in one layer we have to draw many things. and I want to select them all in a fast way. Neither double click on the main layer or shift click the sublayers works, How can I select many sublayers in Illustrator?
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1You are supposed to click on the circle on the right– joojaaCommented Jul 1, 2022 at 18:17
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:( :'( So long I waited. Thank you.– Russian BlueCommented Jul 1, 2022 at 18:50
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Same here, too much complexity. There's no need to have all these layers. If you want to organise things, use groups.– Billy KerrCommented Jul 1, 2022 at 19:15
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@BillyKerr Group creates problem in After Effects. Sometimes you need only one layer.– Russian BlueCommented Jul 2, 2022 at 3:16
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Joojaa answered in comments, but...
To select a layer, sublayer, or object via the Layers Panel you need to click the little circle to the right of the layer/object. That is the "select" trigger.
You can Shift-click or Command/Ctrl-click the circle for multiple objects.
Highlighting Layers/sublayers/objects in the Layers Panel only allows you to perform operations in the panel itself - via the icons at the bottom of the panel, or the panel menu - such as duplicating or deleting things. Highlights in the Layers Panel don't actually select anything in terms of what's on any artboard(s).
