Selecting features for editing using the Advanced Select tool
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  1. Tap the drop-down arrow below the Identify button to display the drop-down list.

  2. Tap Advanced Select.

    Notice that the Advanced Select tool has been activated on the Browse toolbar.
  3. Tap the map to select a feature or drag a selection box to select multiple features from the active layers.

    A list is displayed showing the coordinates where the map was tapped and the selected features. Tap the + icon to display the attributes of the selected feature.
  4. Tap the feature you want to select for editing.

  5. Tap the Drop-down Arrow button to display the additional tools.
  6. Tap Select.

    The selected feature is highlighted using the Display Highlight color and a rectangle is displayed, outlining the geographic extent of the feature.

    Tip
    Selecting the layers for the Advanced Select tool to search: The Advanced Select tool operates on all layers checked for Identify in the Table of Contents. The Select tool in the Advanced Select dialog box is only enabled for layers that have been checked for editing.
    Note
    Refer to the section, Querying data, for more information about using the Advanced Select tool.