1. A graphical input and display system having a user interface for selecting image objects to be operated on by the system, comprising: user input means for selecting and establishing image objects; image input means for entering said electronic image onto a display means; a processor, connected for receiving requests for image element selection operations and for accessing a memory structure; a user interaction module for selecting image elements without pre-selecting an element selection mode; and data memory means comprising: displayed objects data structure; and selected objects data structure.