# ![Select Edge Ring icon](images/icons/Selection_Ring.png) Select Edge Ring

The __Select Edge Ring__ action selects a ring from each selected edge. An edge ring is a series of edges which share faces but are not directly connected.

> **Note:** This action only works on quads (four-sided polygons), and is only available in [edge mode](modes.md).

![Select Edge Ring Examples](images/Selection_RingExample.png)

> **Tip:** You can also use this action with the **Alt/Opt+R** shortcut, or from the ProBuilder menu (**Tools** > **ProBuilder** > **Selection** > **Select Ring**).