# tools.selectText

Part of [Tools](https://kernstra.com/docs/web-sdk/config/tools) in the Kernstra Web SDK 1.0.0 configuration reference.

- Type: `boolean`
- Default: `on, within the mode`
- Page: https://kernstra.com/docs/web-sdk/config/tools/selecttext

Select pointer mode and the selection's markup bar. Present in every mode unless set to `false`. Needs no license feature. It is the resting tool by default (see [`defaultTool`](https://kernstra.com/docs/web-sdk/config/mode/defaulttool)); `selectText: false` with a Select rest leaves no tool active.

```ts
tools: { selectText: false }
```

Web page: https://kernstra.com/docs/web-sdk/config/tools/selecttext