How do you select side faces from top view?

Hi, how can you select a side face from the top view in edit mode? (0:44 in the video). When I try it, I always select the top face. I'm using Blender 2.8.

  • spikeyxxx replied

    mmavener make sure that you are in Wireframe Mode, then simply hover over the side and select:

  • concrescence replied

    ya just press z and you can

  • concrescence replied

    also try ctr click to loop select and learn box select