# ![Selection Rect icon](images/icons/Selection_Rect_Intersect.png) Rect

Use the __Rect__ tool to choose whether drag selection should only select elements completely inside the drag rectangle, or also elements that are partially inside the the drag rectangle.

![Same drag action has different effect depending on Rect setting](images/DragRect_Example.png)

This tool is available only in the [edge and face modes](modes.md).



## Visual cues

Depending whether you are in [text mode or icon mode](toolbar.md#buttonmode), the button displays the following to indicate what state the tool is in:

| **Icon mode:**                                        | **Text mode:**       | **Description:**                                           |
| :------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| ![Complete](images/icons/Selection_Rect_Complete.png)   | **Rect: Complete**  | Only select elements that are contained entirely within the drag rectangle. |
| ![Intersect](images/icons/Selection_Rect_Intersect.png) | **Rect: Intersect** | Select elements that are entirely or partially inside the drag-rectangle. |
