Paint > Select > Marquee
 
 
 

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

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 line segment. Double-click to close the selection.

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

Similarly, to create a square marquee, hold the 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 selection area (New), add to the selection area (Add), or subtract from the selection area (Subtract).

Note

Use the “=” key to Add and the “-” key to Subtract. These hotkeys are customizable.

Note

These options are also available in the Paint Panel when this tool is active.