selection mode
[sɪˈlɛkʃən moʊd]
nounpl: selection modes
modo de seleção
1. A state or function in software or digital interfaces that allows users to choose or highlight multiple items, text, or objects
Click the selection mode button to highlight multiple files at once.
Clique no botão de modo de seleção para destacar vários arquivos de uma vez.
2. In computing, a specific operational state where the primary function is to select or pick items rather than edit or manipulate them
The application entered selection mode when I pressed Ctrl+A.
O aplicativo entrou no modo de seleção quando pressionei Ctrl+A.
3. A feature in graphic design or image editing software that enables users to isolate specific areas or objects for editing
Use the lasso selection mode to draw around the object you want to edit.
Use o modo de seleção de laço para desenhar ao redor do objeto que deseja editar.
This is primarily a technical term used in digital contexts across both Brazil and Portugal. It is commonly found in software tutorials, user manuals, and technical support documentation. The term has become increasingly standardized with the globalization of technology, making it universally understood among Portuguese-speaking tech users.
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