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Object mode provides the easiest way to work with frames, drawings and all other objects.

Normally, you work with Write in edit mode. In this mode, text can be entered, edited, formated, etc.

If you switch to object mode, you will no longer be able to edit the text. However, this mode offers many functions that make working with objects easier. In object mode, for example, you can select all types of objects with a click of the mouse.

Note: As long as you are in object mode, you only have functions for creating and editing objects. You can no longer enter text, and most of the commands are unavailable.

Switching between edit mode and object mode

There are several ways to switch between edit mode and object mode:

▪Choose the ribbon command View | Object mode to access object mode. Choose the command again to return to edit mode.

▪Click on the icon in the Quick access toolbar to switch between edit and object mode.

▪You can also right-click anywhere in the document. This will open a context menu in which you can choose the command Object mode or Exit object mode.

▪The quickest method is to hover over any free position within the document and double-click on it with the right mouse button to switch between edit and object mode.

▪You can also return to edit mode from object mode at any time by double-clicking anywhere in the text where no object is located.

Selecting objects in object mode

In object mode, you can select any type of object simply by clicking on it with the mouse.

This is especially useful for objects with transparent fills (for example, text frames) because such objects can only be selected in edit mode by a targeted mouse click on the margin of the object. In object mode, however, you can simply click on such objects anywhere to select them.

In the case of frames or drawings, you can also select several objects at once. To do so, drag a frame around the desired objects with the mouse. Alternatively, you can click successively on several objects while holding down the Shift keyñ to select them together.

Tip: Use the ribbon command Home | Select all to select all objects.

Jumping from object to object

In object mode, you can also "jump back and forth" between objects using the following buttons: