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2 modes are available in Sketch : Edit and selection.

The selection mode allows to move, resize, orientate an object. It is activated by default or by the button in the main toolbar. When you click on an object, little black squares appear around it indicating you are in the select mode and that the object is selected. If you want to learn how to manipulate objects, you can read the How to select and manipulate objects section.

The edit mode allows you to modify the outline of an object. Note that the object must be selected. Then click on the button in the main toolbar. Every knot of the outline appear; you can click on them and modify them. If you want to learn how to modify tan outline, read the Objects edition section.

However it is advisable to read the following general principles:

• You cannot activate the two modes at the same time. That means you cannot resize or orientate an object when you are in edit mode.
• You cannot edit a group of objects. You must ungroup them by "dispose->Ungroup" and then modify them individually.
• If you want to merge objects so as to edit them as a single outline, first associate them by "Curves->associate Bezier".
• You cannot edit text while it hasn't be converted into curves by "Curves->convert into curves".
• You can quickly change the active mode with the space bar.