---
title: "Select measurements"
description: "Easily select any measurement created previously or multiple measurements at once with the help of the Select tool"
url: https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481204-select-measurements
collection: "Measurements Operations"
updated: 2026-11-04
language: en
alternates: [fr]
---

# Select measurements

Easily select any measurement created previously or multiple measurements at once with the help of the Select tool

# **Purpose**

**The select tool** allows you to select on your drawing any measurement created previously, as well as select multiple measurements at once.

With the help of this tool you can also:

-   move the measurements to another position in the drawing
    
-   modify your measurements
    

Shortcut → **V**

# **How to use the tool**

-   The select tool is switched on by default. If you've just worked with another tool, then you need to choose the select tool from the toolbar and click on the relevant measurement to select it.
    
-   To select multiple items, press the **"Ctrl"** button and click on each measurement you'd like to select.
    
-   To marquee select measurements, click on the starting point and drag around the items you need to select with the help of a rectangular selection.
    
-   Select the element and right click on it to open the Context menu.  
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📝 **Note!**

_You can also select the relevant measurements by opening the_ [_Measurements manager_](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5772349-introduction-to-the-measurements-manager.md) _and choosing it there._