# Deselect a graphic object on a graphic display

You may need deselect a graphic object on a graphic display.

## To deselect a graphic object on a graphic display

- Press Ctrl and then click the object or click outside the object on the graphic display.

  Tip: | To deselect all selected objects, click in the drawing area away from any objects on the graphic display.

## See also

Object Explorer

Select a graphic object on a graphic display

Select a graphic object within a group

Select a graphic object that is behind another object