# Selecting Blades and Ports

Using the faceplate display, you can view the properties of the selected blade(s) or port(s). Selected blades and ports are highlighted with a white border.

* To select a blade or port in the faceplate display, click the port icon in the faceplate display in the graphic window.

* To select consecutive/non-consecutive blades or ports, hold down the Shift/Control key while selecting them.

* To select all blade or ports, right-click anywhere in the graphic window. Select Select All Blades or Select All Ports from the popup menu.

* To cancel a blade or port selection, press and hold the Control key, and select the blade or port again. To cancel a multiple port selection, click outside of the blade or port icons in the faceplate graphic.