Q&A
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Can I combine selections made with different Selection tools?
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Yes. Make a selection with one of the tools, switch tools, and then press the Shift key before you add to your selection. As long as you hold down the Shift key (making a tiny plus sign visible next to the tool), you can add to your selection as many times as you want.
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How can I deselect part of a selection?
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The easiest way to do this is to press Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows) key with the Selection tool active. You will see a small minus symbol next to the Selection tool. Select the part of the selection to deselect, and it is removed from the selection and added back to the picture.
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Can I use the marquee to draw a shape and then fill it?
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Yes, and that's exactly how to do it. With the selection active, use the Paint Bucket to pour a color into the selected shape(s).