1. Selection Tools
When working on illustrations or comics, selecting specific areas for adjustments is key. Here are the most important selection tool shortcuts:
+ **\[M\]–MarqueeSelectionTool**:Thistoolallowsyoutoselectrectangularareasonyourcanvas.It’susefulwhenselectinguniformregionsforeditsortransformations.
+ **\[L\]–LassoSelectionTool**:Forfreehandselections,usethelassotool.Itletsyououtlineirregularshapes,perfectforcomplexselectionslikecharactersorspecificdetails.
+ **\[CtrlT\]–FreeTransform**:Aftermakingaselection,usethisshortcuttoresize,rotate,orskewtheselectedarea.
+ **\[ShiftCtrlI\]–InvertSelection**:Selecteverythingoutsideofyourcurrentselection—greatforapplyingeffectstothebackgroundwhileprotectingtheforeground.
+ **\[CtrlD\]–Deselect**:Onceyou’redoneeditingaselectedarea,quicklydeselectittocontinueyourwork.
Pro Tip:
To save time, try saving complex selections to reuse later. For example, when selecting character outlines for shading, save the selection so you can quickly reapply it without repeating the process.
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