Customize Object Selection

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Customize Object Selection

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To change the appearance of the selection area

1. Click Tools menu Options.At the Command prompt, enter options.
2. In the Options dialog box, Selection tab, click Visual Effect Settings.
3. In the Visual Effect Settings dialog box, change any of the following settings:
   • Indicate Selection Area. Select to display effects for selection areas.
   • Window Selection Color. Select a color, or click Select Color to display the Select Color dialog box. (WINDOWAREACOLOR system variable)
   • Crossing Selection Color. Select a color, or click Select Color to display the Select Color dialog box. (CROSSINGAREACOLOR system variable)
   • Selection Area Opacity. Use the slider to set transparency for selection areas. The lower the setting, the more transparent the area. A value of 100 makes the area opaque. (SELECTIONAREAOPACITY system variable)
4. Click OK to exit each dialog box.