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Paint > Select > Marquee
 
 
 

Select a polygonal, rectangular, or elliptical region of an image layer. Or select a random shape region using a lasso.

This feature is not available in SurfaceStudio.

The following selection tools are provided: Marquee (polyline), Marquee (lasso), Marquee (rectangle), and Marquee (ellipse).

To create a polygonal marquee, use the Marquee (polyline) tool, clicking down to create each new line segment. Double-click to close the selection.

To create a circular marquee, hold the Shift key while using the Marquee (ellipse) tool.

Similarly, to create a square marquee, hold the Shift key while using the Marquee (rectangle) tool.

Marquee Options

Proportional

Turn on this option to create circle or square marquees from the Marquee (ellipse) and Marquee (rectangle) tools respectively.

Marquee Selection Mode

Allows you to create a new selection area (New), add to the selection area (Add), or subtract from the selection area (Subtract).

NoteUse the “=” key to Add and the “-” key to Subtract. These hotkeys are customizable.
NoteThese options are also available in the Paint Panel when this tool is active.