Selecting Vertices, Edges, and Faces
The first thing you need to do to access these mesh elements is to enter Edit Mode through the Interaction Mode selector on the 3D View header, or press Tab on your keyboard. Once you’re in Edit Mode, you’ll be able to select vertices, edges, and faces. In Figure 6.2, you can see their icons on the header.
Tip
If you press Shift while you click on the element icons, you’ll be able to select two types of elements at once. For example, in the Vertex selection mode, hold down Shift and left click the Edge icon and you’ll be able to select vertices and edges at the same time.
There is also a faster way to switch between the Vertex, Edge, and Face selection modes: just press Ctrl + Tab while in Edit Mode and a little pop-up menu will appear at your cursor’s position with options to select these different elements.