# GROUPDISPLAYMODE System Variable
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## Function Description:
The GROUPDISPLAYMODE system variable is used to control how grips are displayed when group selection is turned on and an object in a group is selected.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 2 |
| Range | 0,1,2 |
## System Variable Value:
0: Displays grips on all objects in the selected group.
1: Displays a single grip at the center of the grouped objects.
2: Displays a bounding box around the grouped objects, and displays a single grip at the center.
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