Contextual Tab Display

Controls how ribbon contextual tabs are displayed when you single- or double-click an object.

(RIBBONCONTEXTSELECT system variable)

Do Not Switch To Contextual Tab on Selection

When an object or selection set is single- or double-clicked, focus is not automatically switched to ribbon contextual tabs. (RIBBONCONTEXTSELECT system variable = 0)

Show On Single-click

When an object or selection set is single-clicked, focus is switched to the first ribbon contextual tab. (RIBBONCONTEXTSELECT system variable = 1)

Show On Double-click

When an object or selection set is double-clicked, focus is switched to the first ribbon contextual tab. (RIBBONCONTEXTSELECT system variable = 2)

Object Selection Options

Retain Pickfirst Selections When Commands Are Invoked From a Contextual Tab

When checked, the pickfirst selection set remains selected after a command is executed from a ribbon contextual tab. (RIBBONSELECTMODE system variable = 1)

When cleared, the pickfirst selection set does not remain selected after a command is executed from a ribbon contextual tab. (RIBBONSELECTMODE system variable = 0)

Object Selection Maximum for Contextual Tab Display

Limits the number of objects that can be changed at one time with the ribbon property controls or a contextual tab.

(RIBBONCONTEXTSELLIM system variable)