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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. A precision [[pointing device]] ([[Mouse (computing)|mouse]] or [[touchpad]] and [[Cursor (computers)|cursor]], [[Stylus (computing)|stylus]]) or by hand on a [[touchscreen]] device is used to enact a selection. The simultaneous selection of a group of items is called a ''multiple selection''.
* [[Electronic text|Text]] selection (or "blocking"{{cite web| url=http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/using-wordperfect-and-word-HP005274291.aspx| title=Using WordPerfect and Word| publisher=Microsoft Office| accessdate=8 March 2012}}) is associated with the [[cut, copy and paste]] operations and done with a [[Cursor (computers)#Text cursor|cursor]], [[caret navigation]] or [[Touchscreen|touch]].
* [[Image editing]] applications can feature specialized graphical tools for the selection and modification of areas and shapes or to interact with colours, such as the [[magic wand selection]] tool, the [[lasso selection]] tool or the [[color picker]].
* [[Video editing]] programs may utilise dynamic controls and advanced [[Visual effects|digital effects]] on the selected region.
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