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In [[computing]] and [[user interface engineering]], a '''selection''' is a list of items on which user operations will take place. The user typically adds items to the list manually, although the [[computer]] may create a selection automatically. ThisA precision [[pointing device]] ([[Mouse (computing)|mouse]] and [[Cursor (computers)|cursor]], [[Stylus (computing)|stylus]]) or by touch (on a [[touchscreen]]) is used to enact a selection. The simultaneous selection of a group of items is called a ''multiple selection''.

* [[Text]] selection is associated with the [[cut, copy and paste]] operations and done with a [[Cursor (computers)#Text cursor|cursor]], [[caret navigation]] or [[Touchscreen|touch]].