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# Selecting objects

You need to select an object before you can perform actions such edit its settings or use the gizmo to apply transformations. To select an object, use one of the following methods:

## In the timeline

* On a desktop device, left click an object on the timeline to select it.
* On a VR headset, either tap or use the laser pointer to select an object on the timeline. For more information, see [Interacting with the editor panel](/engage/experience-editor/user-interface/the-editor-panel/interacting-with-the-editor-panel.md#interacting-with-the-editor-panel-on-a-vr-headset).

The currently selected object is displayed with a lighter background color.

![IFX (bottom) appears as a lighted color to indicate that it's selected](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3e8150d022576d296b9db8fd61cb4518164b476b%2Fselected_timeline.png?alt=media\&token=0073709d-eeb6-4f53-b9cb-3aeaa16e1e94)

## Selection bubble

* On a desktop device, move the mouse cursor over an object in the scene, and then, after you see **SELECT** appear, left click.

![Selecting an object on a desktop device](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-89e3209871161e17b10fb8fc3c53727504dad601%2Fselect_on_desktop.jpg?alt=media\&token=6a66a878-6a8c-4667-8a29-037809230628)

* On a VR headset, direct the laser pointer from your right-hand controller at the object, and then, after you see **SELECT** appear, press the trigger.

![Selecting an object on a VR device](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6fd95bd72eee13c4a877ccb17ceb486a30166314%2Fselect_on_vr.jpg?alt=media\&token=953b2594-8109-4279-9141-ae4bdfbdf4b8)

When you select an object, its selection bubble changes to purple.

![The currently selected object (right) is indicated with a purple selection bubble](https://3460182399-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwVx6bvwqEE7tD0TYOcfj%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-434a361c90fdfd1d1a06535209ca10386ff4d94a%2Fselected_objects.jpg?alt=media\&token=14e7a7e7-b674-4899-aa6b-cba971a324d3)


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