Shortcut to the selection tool when typing?

What is the shortcut to switch to the selection tool when you are in the middle of typing? If I press "V" it types the letter out.
Thanks.

Just Esc (no V required)

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olive oil
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Pre-heat the oven to 350 (important to do this). Dice the tomato to 1/4-inch bits and dice the garlic to 1/8-bits or as near as you can. Slice the black olives if necessary. Brush the pizza crust with olive oil. Blind bake it for 3 minutes or until two rooms smell really nice.
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