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February 9, 2026

# How to Use the Selection Tool

In Solo Studio, the Selection tool is used to adjust or transform any of the objects that you've placed in your design. For example, use the Selection tool to grab rooflines and roof planes, obstacles, trees, or panels. 

**Regardless of what tool you're currently using, you'll need to switch to the Selection tool to click on any specific object you want to inspect or adjust.**

When an object is clicked on using the selection tool, the inspector menu will open to the right, allowing you to make any adjustments to that object as needed. 

![SoloStudio\_SelectionToolEx\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/SoloStudio_SelectionToolEx_GIF.gif?width=670&height=423&name=SoloStudio_SelectionToolEx_GIF.gif)

You'll also need to use the Selection tool to delete objects. If you're using a device with a keyboard, click the object, then click the backspace/delete button. Otherwise, right click using the Selection tool, then click "Delete Selection". 

![SoloStudio\_DeleteSelection\_GIF](https://help.gosolo.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20Images/SoloStudio_DeleteSelection_GIF.gif?width=670&height=423&name=SoloStudio_DeleteSelection_GIF.gif)

 

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