# Selecting Elements

## Edition selection tool

The Edition extension's selection tool is used to select map elements in order to perform edition operations (geometric operations, duplication, etc.) or to move elements.

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Although JMap's other selection tools can also be used in most cases, only the Edition selection tool allows you to move editable elements that are selected. 
{% endhint %}

Editable elements that are selected have black grab points on the nodes.

To move an element:

1. Enable the tool by clicking on ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/Sj6skUxcZnl7Y9FZknga/drawedit.png).
2. Select the element.
3. Drag and drop it to the desired location.

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