# 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.

{% hint style="info" %}
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://2098443701-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcA9CuUnY5hTYroiPhD1w%2Fuploads%2Fs3I1DPHPGgXDsvoczDny%2Fdrawedit.png?alt=media\&token=1022d6a3-e62e-41ed-85c3-0063f0f0ac39).
2. Select the element.
3. Drag and drop it to the desired location.

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