How to group objects so that selecting one selects all in group

[Espen da Silva]

Hi, I'm following a tutorial on grouping, which is quite simple. Select multiple objects > ctrl+g. Then you should be able to select all objects in the group by selecting one of them. But for some reason grouping objects does not do this. The objects change color slightly but when I deselect them and try to select one, only one is selected, an not the group. Is there a reason for this? How do I fix it?

[Lee Hankins · Accepted solution]

You have grouping suspended so although the objects or elements are grouped they are temporarily able to be selected and moved independently. Under the menu where group and ungroup is selected, make sure ‘suspend groups’ is turned off. 

[Espen da Silva]

Thank you, I found the setting you mentioned under Edit > Grouping > Suspend groups, which I toggled off.