TABLE OF CONTENTS Many great image editing techniques are based on the selection prowess of the photographer. Being able to manipulate the selection tools to isolate the precise pixels that you wish to edit is a key skill that we all should possess. The following techniques will help you build on your existing selection skills.
Suitable for Elements 6, 5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0 Difficulty level Basic
Related techniques 6.02, 6.03, 6.04, 6.05 Tools used Magic Wand, Lasso, Marquee
Only on a very rare occasion will you be able to create the perfect selection with a single tool applied once. Most editing jobs require the building of selections using multiple tools, creating new selections that are either added to, or subtracted from, existing selections. Photoshop Elements provides a range of features that are designed for just this purpose.
When a selection tool is in use four selection modes are available in the options bar. By switching between these modes while making additional selections you can:
Create a new selection each time the tool is applied,
Add to an existing selection,
Subtract from an existing selection, or
Make a selection from the intersection of the new and old selections.
