# PhotoshopElements

# Delete a selected area

If you delete a selection on a Background layer or a layer that uses the Lock Transparency option, the selected area is replaced with the background color or checkerboard background pattern.

Do any of the following:

- Choose Edit > Delete to remove the selection. (If you delete a selection by mistake, you can choose Edit > Undo to get it back.)

- Press the Backspace or Delete key to remove the selection.

- Choose Edit > Cut to cut the selection to the Clipboard. You can then paste it elsewhere.

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- Understanding layers
- Lock or unlock a layer

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