How can I select an object in Illustrator while using the eyedropper tool?

Question

While trying to make a low poly vector portrait, I have to select multiple objects (one by one) while using the eyedropper tool.

Is there a keyboard shortcut or trick that may help me speed up the process?

Answer 1

With the Eyedropper tool active, holding cmd^* will allow you to select objects. Adding SHIFT to that will allow you to select multiple object (exactly as it does with the Selection tool).

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^*on OS X at least, so I assume Ctrl on Windows does the same, as with most Adobe shortcuts.