Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
You can release the Ctrl or Command key after you start drag-
ging, and the Move tool remains active. Photoshop reverts to the
previously selected tool when you deselect, whether you click
outside the selection or use the Deselect command.
Moving a selection with the arrow keys
You can make minor adjustments to the position of selected pixels by using the
arrow keys. You can nudge the selection in increments of either one pixel or ten
pixels.
When a selection tool is active in the Tools panel, the arrow keys nudge the se-
lection border, but not the contents. When the Move tool is active, the arrow keys
move both the selection border and its contents.
You'll use the arrow keys to nudge the plate of shells. Before you begin, make sure
that the plate of shells is still selected in the image window.
1.
Press the Up Arrow key (
) on your keyboard a few times to move the
oval upward.
Notice that each time you press the arrow key, the plate of shells moves one pixel.
Experiment by pressing the other arrow keys to see how they affect the selection.
2.
Hold down the Shift key as you press an arrow key.
When you hold down the Shift key, the selection moves ten pixels every time you
press an arrow key.
Sometimes the border around a selected area can distract you as you make adjust-
ments. You can hide the edges of a selection temporarily without actually deselect-
ing, and then display the selection border once you've completed the adjustments.
3.
Choose View > Show > Selection Edges or View > Extras.
Either command hides the selection border around the plate of shells.
4.
Use the arrow keys to nudge the plate of shells until it's positioned over
the silhouette, so that there's a shadow on the left and bottom of the plate.
Then choose View > Show > Selection Edges to reveal the selection bor-
der again.
