Using Selection Tools

Use the selection tools in the second row of the Paint Toolbar to create selection objects.

The following selection tools are available.

Select:	To:
	Draw a freehand selection. When you release the mouse button, a line is drawn from the first to last position of the cursor to close the selection. For more information, see Creating a Lasso Selection.
	Select adjacent areas of similar brightness and color. Increase the tolerance to include more shades in the selection. For more information, see Creating a Magic Wand Selection.
	Draw a rectangular selection. The selection is drawn out from its center as you drag. For more information, see Creating a Rectangular or Elliptical Selection.
	Draw an elliptical selection. The selection is drawn out from its center as you drag. For more information, see Creating a Rectangular or Elliptical Selection.
	Draw a polygon selection. Click on the image to create control points as needed, and click the first control point to close the polygon. For more information, see Creating a Polygon Selection.
	Draw a text selection. For more information, see Creating a Text Selection.