Editing How to Add to a Selection in Photoshop



Adding to a selection in Photoshop can be done using a variety of tools and techniques, depending on the specific needs of the project. Here are a few methods to add to a selection in Photoshop:

Method 1: Marquee tools
1. Select the Marquee tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Click and drag over the area you want to add to the existing selection.
3. Hold down the Shift key and click and drag over any additional areas you want to add to the selection.

Method 2: Lasso tools
1. Select the Lasso tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Click and drag around the area you want to add to the existing selection.
3. Hold down the Shift key and click and drag around any additional areas you want to add to the selection.

Method 3: Magic Wand tool
1. Select the Magic Wand tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Click on the area you want to add to the existing selection.
3. Hold down the Shift key and click on any additional areas you want to add to the selection.

Method 4: Quick Selection tool
1. Select the Quick Selection tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Click and drag over the area you want to add to the existing selection.
3. Hold down the Shift key and click and drag over any additional areas you want to add to the selection.

Method 5: Select and Mask
1. Use any of the above tools to make a rough selection.
2. Click on the Select and Mask button in the options bar.
3. Use the tools in the Select and Mask workspace to refine the selection and add to it as needed.

No matter which method you choose, remember that you can always undo your last action by pressing Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Command+Z (Mac) if you make a mistake.