# How to select multiple models in the scene?

  1. In the viewport, there are two ways to select models:

  * Long press on Ctrl and left-click on the models in the scene;

  * Long press on Ctrl and drag the mouse to select models in a box.

  2. By filtering the "Object" list on the left side, you can select a specific type of element by dragging a box around it.

> e.g. 
> 
> If you only want to select lights in the scene, when you drag a box around them, only the lights will be selected.

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  <img src="https://docs-static.d5render.com/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces/-MjbN1iGmN_HBnj_fyU9/uploads/2qng6hmSadtQA49GX9FM/lQDPJxsxHvrgbvLNAafNBQmwWK_DHVHcE5YEdGhsSwD0AA_1289_423.jpg" alt="Filter and Multiple Selection" />
  <figcaption>Filter and Multiple Selection</figcaption>
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