Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Once you're happy with your selection, that's it—unless you want to tweak the edges
by using Refine Edge (see the next section), and you probably do.
The Quick Selection tool has a few Tool Options settings, but you really don't need most of
them:
New, Add, Subtract . These three icons let you choose a selection mode, as described in
the previous section ( Controlling the Selection Tools ), but you don't need to use them.
The Quick Selection tool automatically adds to your selection if you drag over an unse-
lected area. Shift-drag to select multiple areas that aren't contiguous, or Alt-drag/Option-
drag to remove areas from your selection.
Brush Settings . You can make all kinds of adjustments to your brush by clicking this
drop-down menu, although you'll rarely need to tweak any of these except maybe the
brush size once in a while. These settings are explained on Modifying Your Brush .
Refine Edge . This option lets you tweak the selection's edges so you get more realistic
results when changing the selected area or copying and pasting it. (This button is grayed
out until you make a selection.) It's also wonderful for improving selections of things
like hair or fur. This feature is explained in detail in the next section.
Sample All Layers . Turn on this checkbox and the Quick Selection tool selects from all
visible layers in your image, rather than just the active layer. ( Chapter 6 explains all
about layers.)
Auto-Enhance . This setting tells Elements to smooth out the selection's edges. This is a
more automated way to make some of the same types of edge adjustments you can make
manually with Refine Edge.
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Depending on what you plan to do with your selection, you may want to check out the
Smart Brush tool. It works just like the Quick Selection tool, but it goes further than
simply completing your selection for you; it also automatically applies the color correc-
tion or special effect you choose. See Correcting Part of an Image for more about the
Smart Brushes.
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