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Welcome to Snagit Editor : Get Familiar with the Editor : Common Editor Tasks : Make a Selection on the Canvas

Make a Selection on the Canvas
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Use the Selection tool to select a portion of the image for copy, cutting, pasting, image effects, etc. Also use the Selection tool to move selected areas within an image.
Selection shapes include:
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Rectangle Selection
Hold <SHIFT> while dragging to create a perfect square. If you select multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.
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Ellipse Selection
Hold <SHIFT> while dragging to create a perfect circle. If you selecting multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.
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Free Hand Selection
Creates a closed loop. The loop automatically closes when you release the mouse.
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Polygon Selection
Creates a closed, polygonal shaped area with straight line sides. Each time you left-click, a new line starts. Continue clicking to complete the shape. Double-click to finish the selection.
 
To make a selection:
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Click the Selection tool.
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Select Multiple Areas of the Canvas
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Click the Selection tool.
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Hold down <SHIFT> and drag multiple areas on the canvas.

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