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Sierra · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2006

When I use the rectange selection tool in PSE and it isn't quite right, is there any way I can move the selection without starting all over?

Thanks for your help!

shelleyrae · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2006

In Photoshop you choose Selection> Transform - I dont know if its similar in PSE4 but hope it helps

Pesto126 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006

You should be able to just use a move tool and drag the box around..

jennyrehder · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006

I think I understand your question... When using the marquee tool you select the area and then decide you want to move it to a different area of the paper etc. is that right?

The move tool doesn't work for me in PSE4 it just cuts the selection and moves that.

I don't have the answer....I haven't found a quick shortcut yet.(I don't think there is anything to do but start over).

Sierra · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006

Yes, Jenny, you are right. I guess the ony way is to start over. Thanks for the help.

Sarah96 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006

I'm not sure about PSE 4, but in 3 once you draw out your rectangle with the marquee tool, leave marquee tool selected and move your arrow inside the selection box, buy your little curser arrow a small icon dotted box appears, that will then allow you to move/drag your selection box around without cutting it.

arti-bytes · #7 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006

You can move the area of marching ants as long as you have a visible layer selected in your palette. You cannot resize the marching ants with the selection tool. Probably not much help, but that is all I could think of at the moment.

jennyrehder · #8 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006

Oh Sarah! It totally worked I always thought you had to use the move tool! Try it Sierra and thanks for asking this question! There is so much you can do in PSE4! Happy Dance here!