Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Command+D (Mac OS), or click outside the selection with any selection tool to
start a different selection.
Tool tips from the Photoshop evangelist
Julieanne Kost is an official Adobe Photoshop evangelist.
Move tool tip
If you're moving objects in a multilayer file with the Move tool
and you suddenly need to select one of the layers, try this: With
the Move tool selected, move the pointer over any area of an im-
age and right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS). The
layers that are under the pointer appear in the context menu.
Choose the one you'd like to make active.
Manipulating selections
You can move selections, reposition them as you create them, and even duplicate
them. In this section, you'll learn several ways to manipulate selections. Most of
these methods work with any selection, but you'll use them here with the Elliptical
Marquee tool, which lets you select ovals or perfect circles.
One of the best things about this section is the introduction of keyboard shortcuts
that can save you time and arm motions.
Repositioning a selection marquee while creating it
Selecting ovals and circles can be tricky. It's not always obvious where you should
start dragging, so sometimes the selection will be off-center, or the ratio of width
to height won't match what you need. In this exercise, you'll learn techniques for
managing those problems, including two important keyboard-mouse combinations
that can make your Photoshop work much easier.
As you perform this exercise, be very careful to follow the directions about keep-
ing the mouse button or specific keys pressed. If you accidentally release the
mouse button at the wrong time, simply start the exercise again from step 1.
