Make a Selection on the Canvas

Use the Selection tool to select a portion of the image for copy, cutting, pasting, image effects, etc. Also use the Selection tool to movie selected areas within an image.

Selection shapes include:

•      Rectangle Selection
Hold <SHIFT> while dragging to create a perfect square. If you select multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.

•      Ellipse Selection
Hold <SHIFT> while dragging to create a perfect circle. If you selecting multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.

•      Free Hand Selection
Creates a closed loop. The loop automatically closes when you release the mouse.

•      Polygon Selection
Creates a closed, polygonal shaped area with straight line sides. Each time you left-click, a new line starts. Continue clicking to complete the shape. Double-click to finish the selection.

 

To make a selection:

1.   Click the Selection tool.

2.   Select a shape.

3.   Drag the cursor on the canvas.

Select Multiple Areas of the Canvas

1.   Click the Selection tool.

2.   Select a shape.

3.   Drag the cursor on the canvas to make the first selection.

4.   Hold down <SHIFT> and drag multiple areas on the canvas.