{"id":244567,"date":"2026-10-06T11:07:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/?p=244567"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:09:44","slug":"autocad-selection-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/autocad-selection-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Customise Selection Preview in AutoCAD\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/AutoCAD-2025-lockup-Blk-OL-ADSK-No-Year-1-line.svg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AutoCAD-2025-lockup-Blk-OL-ADSK-No-Year-1-line&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-33px|||||&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>When working in a busy <a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/autocad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AutoCAD<\/a> drawing, you may notice objects highlighting as you move your cursor over them. This is Selection Preview, a useful AutoCAD feature designed to show which object will be selected before you click.<\/p>\n<p>While this can make it easier to identify objects, constant highlighting can sometimes become distracting, particularly when working with drawings containing lots of hatches, text, groups or other detailed elements.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you can customise how Selection Preview behaves.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll show you how to adjust your Selection Preview settings in AutoCAD and choose which objects you want to preview.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/05\/pexels-thisisengineering-3862379-1-scaled-e1786695834938.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text=&#8221;pexels-thisisengineering-3862379 (1)&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Selection Preview in AutoCAD?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selection Preview highlights an object when you move your cursor over it, giving you a visual indication of what will be selected if you click.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on your AutoCAD settings, Selection Preview can appear when:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No command is currently active<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A command is active and AutoCAD is waiting for you to select an object<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can choose to enable both options, use just one or switch Selection Preview off altogether. You can also prevent particular types of objects from being highlighted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Selection-Preview_1-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Selection-Preview_1 (1)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;49px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px||10px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Change Selection Preview Settings in AutoCAD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open AutoCAD Options: &nbsp;Start by opening the Options dialog box.&nbsp;One quick way to do this is to right-click within the drawing area when no objects are selected and choose Options. Alternatively, type OPTIONS into the command line and press Enter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open the Selection Tab: Within the Options dialog box, select the Selection tab. Look for the Selection Preview settings towards the bottom of the window. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here you&#8217;ll find two options controlling when AutoCAD displays a selection preview:&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a command is active<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When no command is active&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tick or untick these options depending on how you prefer to work. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, if you find objects highlighting every time you move around your drawing distracting, you could disable Selection Preview when no command is active while keeping it available when you&#8217;re actively selecting objects as part of a command.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This gives you the benefits of Selection Preview when you need it without unnecessary highlighting while navigating your drawing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Stop Certain Objects Highlighting in AutoCAD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don&#8217;t have to switch Selection Preview off completely. AutoCAD also allows you to control which types of objects are included in the preview.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the Selection tab:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find the Selection Preview settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click Visual Effect Settings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Locate the Selection Preview Filter options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Select the object types you want AutoCAD to exclude from Selection Preview.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click OK to save your changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click OK again to close the main Options window.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s important to remember that these settings work as exclusions. If you tick an object type, you&#8217;re telling AutoCAD not to display a Selection Preview for that type of object.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on your workflow, you may want to exclude objects such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hatches<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mtext<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tables<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Groups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AutoCAD also excludes certain objects, including those on locked layers and objects within Xrefs, from Selection Preview by default. You can adjust these settings within the same window if required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>Should You Turn Selection Preview Off?<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no single setting that&#8217;s right for every AutoCAD user.<\/p>\n<p>Selection Preview can be particularly helpful when you&#8217;re working in a detailed drawing and need confirmation that you&#8217;re about to select the correct object. However, if you regularly work with drawings containing large hatches, lots of text or complex groups, constant highlighting may become distracting.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than turning the feature off completely, try adjusting when Selection Preview appears or excluding the object types that cause the most disruption.<\/p>\n<p>A few small changes can make your AutoCAD workspace feel cleaner and better suited to the way you work.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make AutoCAD Work Better for You<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selection Preview is just one of the many AutoCAD settings you can customise to create a more efficient working environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking a little time to adjust AutoCAD around your own workflow can help reduce distractions, make commonly used tools easier to access and improve your day-to-day productivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&#8217;d like to develop your AutoCAD skills further, <a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMS CADCentre<\/a> offers instructor-led AutoCAD training, available online or from our <a href=\"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk Authorised Training Centre<\/a> in Larbert.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you&#8217;re new to AutoCAD or looking to improve your existing skills, our team can help you find the right training course.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore our AutoCAD training courses or contact the TMS CADCentre team to find out more.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;explore our autocad courses&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.8&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/autodesk\/training\/?3430_product_cat%5B0%5D=54&amp;3430_filtered=true&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When working in a busy AutoCAD drawing, you may notice objects highlighting as you move your cursor over them. 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