Chapter 6. Selection Techniques

Do you want to move, color, or transform parts of your image independently from the rest of the image? The first step is to make a selection. This chapter shows you how to use the Photoshop Elements selection tools to isolate portions of your images for editing.

Selection Techniques
  • Select an Area with a Marquee. 112

  • Select an Area with a Lasso. 114

  • Select an Area with the Magic Wand. 118

  • Select an Area with the Quick Selection Tool. 120

  • Select an Area with the Selection Brush. 122

  • Save and Load a Selection. 124

  • Invert a Selection. 126

  • Deselect a Selection. 127

Select an Area with a Marquee

You can select parts of an image for editing by using ...

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