In Browse or List mode, you can select a single record or a group of records. You must select a record before you can move, duplicate, delete, or hide it.
Selecting records in Browse mode
To select a single record:
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Click in the record anywhere other than in a field.
To select a group of records:
1
Make sure that Show Multiple is selected in the Layout menu.
Tip: If the Show Multiple option is dimmed, turn off Page View in the Window menu.
2
Select the records you want:
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To select adjacent records, drag through them.
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To select nonadjacent records, press the Command
key while clicking each record.
Selecting records in List mode
To select a single record:
•
Click the row heading to the left of the record.
To select a group of records:
•
Select the records you want:
•
To select adjacent records, drag through them.
•
To select nonadjacent records, press Command
while clicking each record.
Deselecting records
To deselect the entire selection:
•
Click any other record.
To deselect one record in a group of selected records:
•
Press Command
while clicking the record.
To deselect all records:
•
Press the Enter key.
Related topics
Creating and working with database records
Moving through a database
Comparing data by viewing in List mode
Finding information in a database
Database keyboard shortcuts
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