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Questions tagged [image-selection]

for issues regarding selection when editing images, including features such as marquee tools (rectangular, lasso, circular etc) or "magic select" features. Pair this tag with the image manipulation program you are using (e.g. Photoshop, Gimp, Paint.NET etc)

Use this tag for issues regarding selection when editing images. Most programs have tools to select all or parts of an image, for example:

  • Marquee tools: e.g. Rectangular or circular area selection
  • Free select: a.k.a Lasso tool, allows you to draw a free-hand area to be selected.
  • Magic select: uses an algorithmic process to "snap" a free selection to a subject within an image, based on pixel colours and mouse movements.

Usage

Pair this tag with the image manipulation program you are using. For example:

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How do I tell the dimensions of the current selection in GIMP?

Oftentimes, I need to measure the dimensions of part of an image (in pixels). In Photoshop, I can make a rectangular selection and see the dimensions in the "Info" window (or something like that). How can I accomplish this in GIMP? The only thing…
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How to set a custom sized rectangle select area in gimp?

I am a totally newbie gimp (using 2.6.11) user and whenever I need to select a rectangular area of an image (for further pasting it into a new image), I just click the "Rectangle Select Tool" button in the toolbar and try selecting with the mouse.…
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Is it possible to make a selection in Microsoft Paint beyond the current screen resolution?

Is it possible to make a selection in Microsoft Paint larger than the current screen resolution? Working with full screen screenshots (including across multiple screens) is not easy in Microsoft Paint as there appears to be no way to extend a…
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How to select a single element or layer in Photoshop CS6

I just moved to Photoshop CS6 at work, and I can't find how to select an element by clicking it. In CS5 I just Alt-clicked and it selected the element in the layers list. Is this feature still available? If yes, how do I use it?
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How to select a diagonal area in Paint.net?

In Paint.net, is it possible to select a quadrilateral area with diagonal faces? If so, how do I do it?
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Quickly delete all floating picture in Excel sheet

I have a lot of photos in my Excel sheet. I want to delete them all - currently Ctrl-A just select all cells. How can I select all photo objects?
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How can I select an object in GIMP?

Is there cursor selection tool for GIMP? I mean simple mouse selector that e.g. move objects within page - with mouse cursor. There many custom selection tools, but I haven't found the simplest.
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How can I easily select from the edge of an image in MS Paint?

Using Microsoft Paint, with the Select tool, when I move within the image the cursor changes to allow a selection: If I want to select from the edge, I move past the edge and drag inward. However I have noticed if you move past the edge, you are…
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Add or remove single pixels from selection in Photoshop?

Sometimes in Photoshop I'm working with images at very close-up levels, such as small animated GIFs and emoticons. Often I'm zoomed in all the way, working at pixel level. If I've got a selection loaded, but want to 'edit' it by adding - or removing…
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Highlight selected objects in LibreOffice Draw

Is there some way to see which objects are selected in LibreOffice Draw, when selecting multiple objects with Shift+LeftClick? Compare these screenshots from Libreoffice and Powerpoint (at slightly different state of editing):…
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Resizing a selection in Adobe Acrobat X Pro

When working with block selections, you can resize the area by dragging the handles on each of the four corners. However, I can't seem to find a way to resize the area by dragging a single side of the rectangle. If Acrobat lacks this feature, I will…
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Gimp - I don't seem to be able to arbitrarity move the edges of a selection anymore

I'm certain I used to be able to arbitrarily move any of the four sides of a selection without the other sides changing, but I can't anymore. When I click inside the selection and get the sizing bars displayed, when I use (e.g.) the bottom sizing…
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How do I move ellipses around in GIMP

If I make a new layer, and make an ellipse on it using the ellipse tool, then color it, then switch to the MOVE tool, and try to move it, (with the ellipse layer active) it won't grab the layer of the ellipse, but rather the background. I find it…
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Why do my rectangle marquee dimensions and info dimensions differ in Photoshop?

I select one element on my psd design. Rectangle marquee says smaller size (9px), but after I let my mouse - info panel says element is 15px in width. I'm using Photoshop cs6
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PowerPoint: How can I select objects only partially covered by selection box (span)?

Is there a setting for this? I am used to this mode and am constantly missing objects when trying to select a group. This is how selection by complete box coverage looks like: This is how selection by partial box overage looks like:
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