Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Using the Quick Selection tool
The Quick Selection tool provides one of the easiest ways to make a selection. You
simply paint an area of an image, and the tool automatically finds the edges. You
can add or subtract areas of the selection until you have exactly the area you want.
The image of the sand dollar in the 03Working.psd file has clearly defined edges,
making it an ideal candidate for the Quick Selection tool. You'll select just the
sand dollar, not the background behind it.
1.
Select the Zoom tool in the Tools panel, and then zoom in so that you can
see the sand dollar well.
2.
Select the Quick Selection tool ( ) in the Tools panel.
3.
Select Auto Enhance in the options bar.
When Auto Enhance is selected, the Quick Selection tool creates better quality se-
lections, with edges that are truer to the object. The selection process is a little
slower than using the Quick Selection tool without Auto Enhance, but the results
are superior.
4.
Click on an off-white area near the outside edge of the sand dollar.
The Quick Selection tool finds the full edge automatically, selecting the entire
sand dollar. Leave the selection active so that you can use it in the next exercise.
