# PhotoshopElements

# Paste one selection into another

You can use the Paste Into Selection command to paste one selection into another. This command lets you take advantage of elements within the selected area and prevent the pasted image from looking flat and unnatural. For example, you can use a Hard Light blending mode at 85% opacity to retain the reflection in a pair of sunglasses. When using blending modes this way, you need to create a new layer and paste the selection into that layer.

Copying a selection from one image to another

A.
  Part of the original photo selected

B.
  Photo to copy and paste into original

C.
  Resulting image

1. Use the Copy command to copy the part of the photo you want to paste. (You can even copy from photos in other applications.)
2. Make a selection in the photo into which you want to paste the copied photo.
   Note: The copied photo appears only within the selection border. You can move the copied photo within the border, but if you move it completely out of the border, it won’t be visible.
3. Choose Edit > Paste Into Selection.
4. With your pointer within the selection border, drag the pasted image to the proper location.
5. When you’re satisfied with the results, deselect the pasted image to commit the changes.
   To activate the Move tool when another tool is selected, hold down the Command key. (This technique does not work with the Hand tool.)

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