# PhotoshopElements

# Use the Lasso tool

The Lasso tool draws freehand selection borders. This tool lets you make very precise selections.
Lasso tool options

A.
  Lasso tool

B.
  Polygonal Lasso tool

C.
  Magnetic Lasso tool

D.
  New selection

E.
  Add to selection

F.
  Subtract from selection

G.
  Intersect with selection

1. Select the Lasso tool from the toolbox.
2. (Optional) Set Lasso tool options in the options bar located above your image:

   - Specify whether to create a new selection, add to an existing selection, subtract from a selection, or select an area intersected by other selections.

   - To soften the selection border so that it blends into the area outside the selection, enter a Feather value.

   - To smooth the edges of your selection, select Anti-aliased.

3. Drag to draw a freehand selection border:

   - To add to the selection, release the mouse button; then press Shift and, when the pointer changes to , drag.

   - To subtract from the selection, release the mouse button; then press Option and when the pointer changes to , drag.

   - To add straight-edge segments, press Option (while pressing the mouse); then release the mouse button and, when the pointer changes to , click where you want to position the end of the segment.

4. To close the selection border, release the mouse button. A straight selection segment is drawn from where you released the mouse button to the starting point of your selection.

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