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Rectangular Marquee | Allows the user to select rectangular shaped areas within an image. The areas can then be copied or cut and then pasted into new layers. |
Move tool | Used to move selected layers around. Clicking and holding the mouse button can adjust the positions of layer elements. |
Lasso Tool | Used to select parts of a layer for editing |
Magic Wand | Used to select portions of an image based on color. Sections of the same color are selected when the wand it touched on the desired color. |
Crop Tool | An important tool for making adjustments to the overall size of an image. Using this tool affects the size of the whole image, not just a single layer. This is a powerful tool and must be used carefully. |
Healing Tool | Used to remove dust marks and scratches from photographs. The Patch tool is found at the same position on the Tool Bar, but is used to repair areas of a photograph that are larger than the typical scratch. |
Clone Tool | Used to copy portions of a layer from one area to another. It is similar to the Rubber Stamp tool. |
Paint Bucket | Used to "pour" areas of color onto a layer. It is especially useful when used with a marquee. The Gradient tool is found in the same location. |
Eraser | Used to remove portions of a layer. Its size can be adjusted so that it can be used very delicately or quite grossly. |
Blur Tool | Used to selectively blur areas of a layer. The amount of blur can be controlled. It is especially handy when blending colors or objects. |
Text Tool | "Used to add to an image and to edit existing text. Size, color, and other attributes of the text can be specified and adjusted. |
Eye Dropper | Lets you sample color or type attributes from objects and apply them to other objects |
Zoom Tool | A very handy tool used to quickly zoom in or out of an image. |
Hand Tool | moves the page view within the document window. |
Dodge Tool | lightens areas in an image. |