PhotoshopElements_selection

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 * Selection**
 * You can use the SELECTION TOOLS (Marquee, Lasso or Magic Wand) to “Select” pixels that you want to manipulate, copy, or be affected by whatever tool you use next on the CURRENT LAYER.
 * The EDGES of a selection can be “softened” using two methods.
 * ANTIALIASING - (Aliased means jaggy - rectangles represent curves) fakes a smoother curve by using “shades of gray”
 * FEATHERING - makes the outer pixels fade between opaque and transparent to “blend it in” to the background

Hit F1 and consult Photoshop Element's HELP - INDEX on the term "selection tools"


 * Modifying Selections**
 * The Select Menu
 * Deselect (Ctrl-D)
 * Inverse (Shift-Ctrl-I)
 * Feather (Alt-Ctrl-D)
 * Hold a Key
 * Add to Selections by holding down SHIFT
 * Remove from Selections by holding down ALT
 * Choose INTERSECTING selections by holding down ALT-SHIFT