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de-select vs un-select

Both 'de-select' and 'un-select' are commonly used terms in the context of deselecting or removing a selection. They are interchangeable and have the same meaning.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 1302 views

de-select

This term is correct and commonly used to refer to the action of deselecting or removing a selection.

It is used when you want to indicate the action of removing a selection or choice that was previously selected.

Examples:

  • Please de-select the items before proceeding.
  • You can de-select the option by clicking on it again.
  • Menu: Select > (De-)Select Polygon Shortcut: T, P Commands: selectpolygon | tp. Description: Selects or deselects all entities that are within a given polygon.
  • May 20, 2015 ... How to drop (de-select) a previously selected set of files/folders? I'm using Automator (for the first time) to create a workflow to back up various ...
  • Feb 6, 2010 ... Random(De)Select. Random Select/DeSelect objects by percentage with a few precise options. Additional Info: v.2 - added append to selection.
  • Is there anyway to de-select a PARTICULAR field SELECTION in the LINKED Current Selections box in qlikview? This question is Not ...

Alternatives:

  • deselect
  • remove the selection
  • clear the selection
  • uncheck
  • unpick

un-select

This term is correct and commonly used to refer to the action of deselecting or removing a selection.

It is used when you want to indicate the action of removing a selection or choice that was previously selected.

Examples:

  • Please un-select the items before proceeding.
  • You can un-select the option by clicking on it again.
  • Feb 10, 2015 ... How can I un-select all selections before setting new selection via api. This question has been Answered. Adeel Khan Apprentice · Adeel Khan ...
  • Aug 6, 2009 ... I have always wondered if there is any way or trick to un-select a radio button once you have selected one. I'm asking this as a generic question ...
  • I'm able to un-select value , But selected value didn't refresh, and show same. JqueryMobile: HTML: <fieldset class="ui-field-contain"> <select ...
  • but neither un-Select the toggle button, it stays "highlighted". What can I do so that the toggle button goes back to the normal un-Selected state, ...

Alternatives:

  • deselect
  • remove the selection
  • clear the selection
  • uncheck
  • unpick

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