What Do We Use the Selection Tool For? We use the selection tool to move the whole object as well as to change the size of the object. For example, I am going to move this object over here and there. Now, I am going to change this rectangular object to a square object. Where Is the Selection Tool? This selection tool is located on the left-hand side of the Adobe Illustrator workspace . Tips What is the shortcut key for the Selection tool in Adobe Illustrator ? The shortcut key for the Selection tool is the letter V on the keyboard. Please, click on this video link ( How to Use the Selection Tool in Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 ) for a step-by-step, hands-on demonstration. Thanks for stopping by Designistas, I’m Rose and You can design anything. Please, leave a comment below, I love to hear from you, in our community.