Selection tools

There are a variety of different selection tools in Photoshop. The tools include:

• The marquee tools
• The lasso tools
• The magic wand
• Quick mask tool

The selection tools basically make selections in the images which will allow you to modify the selected areas. Each tool above will be explained separately and will include diagrams to increase the understanding of the various tools.

The selection tools are a fundamental part of Photoshop, so it essential that you have an understanding of how to use the various tools. You will all most definitely use one of the selection tools every time you use Photoshop. I will be providing detailed information on each selection tool.

Below are graphical previews of the some selection tools:

Rectangular marquee tool.

Quick Mask – The red colour on the image is the quick mask.

Magic wand tool.