In Miro, it’s easy to have objects selected without realizing it — for example, clicking on an empty area while another object behind or outside the viewport remains selected. This often leads to accidental move, delete, or group actions.
Idea 1 — Selection Indicator
When items are selected anywhere on the board (even outside the viewport), show a clear UI indicator, such as:
- “3 items selected”
- “12 objects selected (outside viewport)”
This is a common pattern in tools like Word and PowerPoint.
Idea 2 — Directional Area Selection (CAD-style)
Introduce two area-selection behaviors:
- Inside selection → selects only objects fully contained in the rectangle
- Touch/intersection selection → selects anything the rectangle touches
This could be based on drag direction or modifier keys (Ctrl / Alt).
Why this matters
- Fewer accidental mistakes
- More precision on large boards
- Better workflow for power users
👉 If you’ve ever dealt with “ghost selections”, please vote 👍
