Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Moving a selected area
Once you've made a selection, any changes you make apply exclusively to the
pixels within the selection. The rest of the image is not affected by those changes.
To move the selected area to another part of the composition, you use the Move
tool. This image has only one layer, so the pixels you move will replace the pixels
beneath them. This change is not permanent until you deselect the moved pixels,
so you can try different locations for the selection you're moving before you make
a commitment.
1.
If the sand dollar is not still selected, repeat the previous exercise to select
it.
2.
Zoom out so you can see both the shadowbox and the sand dollar.
3.
Select the Move tool ( ). Notice that the sand dollar remains selected.
4.
Drag the selected area (the sand dollar) up to the upper left area of the
frame, which is labeled “A.” Position it over the silhouette in the frame,
leaving the lower left part of the silhouette showing as a shadow.
5.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
In Photoshop, it's not easy to lose a selection. Unless a selection tool is active,
clicking elsewhere in the image will not deselect the active area. To deliberately
deselect a selection, you can choose Select > Deselect, press Ctrl+D (Windows) or
