An electronic device selectively edits a displayed object through a touch input is provided. In an edit method, the electronic device displays one or more objects each of which includes at least one of image information and shape information. Then the electronic device detects a touch event for selecting at least one of the displayed objects, and detects another touch event for editing at least one of a size, a position, and an arrangement of the at least one selected object. In response to the editing touch event, the electronic device performs an edit process for at least one of the size, the position, and the arrangement of the at least one selected object.