1. A display editing system for selecting one image object from a plurality of image objects for editing, comprising first means for entering a plurality of image objects on a display surface, second means responsive to each entered object for creating and storing a first characteristic descriptor representative of said object, said first characteristic descriptor including the general shape and location on the display surface of said object, third means for entering a selection gesture for selecting at least one of said objects, fourth means responsive to said selection gesture for creating and storing a second characteristic descriptor representative of said selection gesture, said second characteristic descriptor including the general shape and location on the display surface of said selection gesture, fifth means for choosing the one of said first characteristic descriptors which is most similar in general shape and location to that of said second characteristic descriptor, thereby selecting said one image object.