diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 133f357..be27442 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,8 +2,14 @@
 
 All notable changes to the "paragraphjump" extension will be documented in this file.
 
-Check [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/) for recommendations on how to structure this file.
+## 1.0.0
 
-## [Unreleased]
+### Added
 
-- Initial release
\ No newline at end of file
+- Added support for selecting paragraphs up and down.
+
+## 0.0.1
+
+### Added
+
+- Initial release with only jump up and down functionality.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 84a3477..6cf7f5e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,10 +6,42 @@ ParagraphJump allows the user to navigate swiftly between paragraphs.
 
 * `paragraphjump.up`: Move up a paragraph
 * `paragraphjump.down`: Move down a paragraph
-
-## Extension Settings
-
-Include if your extension adds any VS Code settings through the `contributes.configuration` extension point.
+* `paragraphjump.selectup`: Select one paragraph up
+* `paragraphjump.selectdown`: Select one paragraph down
+
+## Gettings started
+
+This plugin will automatically be enabled after using one of the commands specified above.
+
+### Keyboard shortcuts
+
+To optimally use this plugin it is recommended to re-map your keybindings. You can do this through the **Keyboard Shortcuts** editor available
+through the **Preferences** -> **Keyboard Shortcuts** menu.
+
+My personal bindings for this plugin is displayed below as an example:
+
+```JSON
+    {
+        "key": "ctrl+up",
+        "command": "paragraphjump.up",
+        "when": "textInputFocus"
+    },
+    {
+        "key": "ctrl+down",
+        "command": "paragraphjump.down",
+        "when": "textInputFocus"
+    },
+    {
+        "key": "ctrl+shift+down",
+        "command": "paragraphjump.selectdown",
+        "when": "textInputFocus"
+    },
+    {
+        "key": "ctrl+shift+up",
+        "command": "paragraphjump.selectup",
+        "when": "textInputFocus"
+    }
+```
 
 ## Known Issues
 
@@ -17,6 +49,10 @@ None at the time.
 
 ## Release Notes
 
+### 1.0.0
+
+First full release with all the intended functionality for the plugin.
+
 ### 0.0.1
 
-Initial release including move up and down features.
\ No newline at end of file
+Initial release including move up and down features
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 97aaafa..7b2c518 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	"name": "paragraphjump",
 	"displayName": "ParagraphJump",
 	"description": "Allows the user to navigate swiftly between paragraphs",
-	"version": "0.0.1",
+	"version": "1.0.0",
 	"publisher": "brokenprogrammer",
 	"repository": {
 		"type": "git",
@@ -25,7 +25,9 @@
 	],
 	"activationEvents": [
 		"onCommand:paragraphjump.up",
-		"onCommand:paragraphjump.down"
+		"onCommand:paragraphjump.down",
+		"onCommand:paragraphjump.selectup",
+		"onCommand:paragraphjump.selectdown"
 	],
 	"main": "./out/extension.js",
 	"contributes": {
@@ -37,6 +39,14 @@
 			{
 				"command": "paragraphjump.down",
 				"title": "ParagraphJump: Down"
+			},
+			{
+				"command": "paragraphjump.selectup",
+				"title": "ParagraphJump: Select Up"
+			},
+			{
+				"command": "paragraphjump.selectdown",
+				"title": "ParagraphJump: Select Down"
 			}
 		]
 	},
diff --git a/src/extension.ts b/src/extension.ts
index 3be605b..2411d02 100644
--- a/src/extension.ts
+++ b/src/extension.ts
@@ -1,15 +1,27 @@
 import * as vscode from "vscode";
 
+enum LineOperation {
+  up = 0,
+  down = 1,
+}
+
+enum MoveOperation {
+  move = 0,
+  select = 1,
+}
+
+enum ParagraphJumpOperation {
+  moveUp = 0,
+  moveDown = 1,
+  selectUp = 2,
+  selectDown = 3,
+}
+
 const targetLineIsEmptyOrWhitespace = (
   line: number,
   document: vscode.TextDocument
 ) => !document.lineAt(line).isEmptyOrWhitespace;
 
-enum LineOperation {
-  up = 1,
-  down = 2,
-}
-
 function getNextLine(editor: vscode.TextEditor, op: LineOperation) {
   let document = editor.document;
   let line = editor.selection.active.line;
@@ -34,32 +46,99 @@ function getNextLine(editor: vscode.TextEditor, op: LineOperation) {
   return document.lineAt(line);
 }
 
-function moveCursor(editor: vscode.TextEditor, newPosition: vscode.Position) {
-  let newCursorPosition = new vscode.Selection(newPosition, newPosition);
+function moveCursor(
+  editor: vscode.TextEditor,
+  newPosition: vscode.Position,
+  op: MoveOperation
+) {
+  let newCursorPosition: vscode.Selection;
+  switch (op) {
+    case MoveOperation.move:
+      {
+        newCursorPosition = new vscode.Selection(newPosition, newPosition);
+      }
+      break;
+    case MoveOperation.select:
+      {
+        const anchor = editor.selection.anchor;
+        newCursorPosition = new vscode.Selection(anchor, newPosition);
+      }
+      break;
+  }
   editor.selection = newCursorPosition;
   editor.revealRange(new vscode.Range(newPosition, newPosition));
 }
 
+function performParagraphJumpOperation(
+  editor: vscode.TextEditor,
+  op: ParagraphJumpOperation
+) {
+  switch (op) {
+    case ParagraphJumpOperation.moveUp:
+    case ParagraphJumpOperation.selectUp:
+      {
+        const targetLine = getNextLine(editor, LineOperation.up);
+        const newPosition = new vscode.Position(targetLine.lineNumber, 0);
+        const moveOp =
+          op === ParagraphJumpOperation.moveUp
+            ? MoveOperation.move
+            : MoveOperation.select;
+        moveCursor(editor, newPosition, moveOp);
+      }
+      break;
+    case ParagraphJumpOperation.moveDown:
+    case ParagraphJumpOperation.selectDown:
+      {
+        const targetLine = getNextLine(editor, LineOperation.down);
+        const newPosition = new vscode.Position(
+          targetLine.lineNumber,
+          targetLine.text.length
+        );
+        const moveOp =
+          op === ParagraphJumpOperation.moveDown
+            ? MoveOperation.move
+            : MoveOperation.select;
+        moveCursor(editor, newPosition, moveOp);
+      }
+      break;
+  }
+}
+
 export function activate(context: vscode.ExtensionContext) {
   let paragraphJumpUp = vscode.commands.registerTextEditorCommand(
     "paragraphjump.up",
     (editor: vscode.TextEditor) => {
-      let targetLine: vscode.TextLine = getNextLine(editor, LineOperation.up);
-      const newPosition = new vscode.Position(targetLine.lineNumber, 0);
-      moveCursor(editor, newPosition);
+      performParagraphJumpOperation(editor, ParagraphJumpOperation.moveUp);
     }
   );
 
   let paragraphJumpDown = vscode.commands.registerTextEditorCommand(
     "paragraphjump.down",
     (editor: vscode.TextEditor) => {
-      let targetLine: vscode.TextLine = getNextLine(editor, LineOperation.down);
-      const newPosition = new vscode.Position(targetLine.lineNumber, 0);
-      moveCursor(editor, newPosition);
+      performParagraphJumpOperation(editor, ParagraphJumpOperation.moveDown);
     }
   );
 
-  context.subscriptions.push(paragraphJumpUp, paragraphJumpDown);
+  let paragraphSelectUp = vscode.commands.registerTextEditorCommand(
+    "paragraphjump.selectup",
+    (editor: vscode.TextEditor) => {
+      performParagraphJumpOperation(editor, ParagraphJumpOperation.selectUp);
+    }
+  );
+
+  let paragraphSelectDown = vscode.commands.registerTextEditorCommand(
+    "paragraphjump.selectdown",
+    (editor: vscode.TextEditor) => {
+      performParagraphJumpOperation(editor, ParagraphJumpOperation.selectDown);
+    }
+  );
+
+  context.subscriptions.push(
+    paragraphJumpUp,
+    paragraphJumpDown,
+    paragraphSelectUp,
+    paragraphSelectDown
+  );
 }
 
 export function deactivate() {}