Is there a way to do a select same within a specific area, but not the entire page?

I have a LOT of overlapping shapes and such on diff layers, and would like to be able to select say... all of a specific color, but only within the specific area that I am working on.

Is that possible?

Yes.
> select the specific are
> Ctrl+F will display Find dialog with several criteria

p.s.
if unsure, check the XML Editor (Shift+Ctrl+X) for the proper phrasing

Thanks!

Full sails! ,)