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Direct Selection Tool (Video Included)

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The Direct Selection selects and moves existing path's / vector shape mask's segments / anchor points:

  • In the Toolbox, select the Direct Selection Direct Selection Tool.
  • Drag on the image to select a path or shape segment or click directly on an anchor point to select it*.
  • Drag selected anchor point or segment (by an anchor point) to re-shape path or vector shape mask.
  • Drag direction point of a selected anchor point to change curve's amplitude and / or direction.
  • To delete selected segment or anchor point press [Delete] key.
  • To select 2 or more segments or anchor points press [Shift] key while selecting.

* In case the work path / vector shape layer is not currently selected, first click on a path or shape to select path / layer name, then select it's segment or anchor point



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Since 1999, Andrei has run the digiCollage – an online image editor's shop. Having edited all kinds of customers' images, he has vast Photoshop experience that he willingly shares with you in this course. You are invited to look over an expert's shoulder and see Photoshop in action.

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