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SnagIt 9 Tutorial:

Make a Selection on the Canvas

Learn to use the Selection tool to select a portion of the image.

Draw tab > Drawing Tools group.

Use the Selection tool to select a portion of the image for copy, cutting, pasting, image effects, etc. Also use the Selection tool to movie selected areas within an image.

Selection shapes include:

• Rectangle Selection
  Hold <SHIFT> while dragging to create a perfect square. If you select multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.
• Ellipse Selection
  Hold <SHIFT> while dragging to create a perfect circle. If you selecting multiple areas of your image, this only works for the first selection.
• Free Hand Selection
  Creates a closed loop. The loop automatically closes when you release the mouse.
• Polygon Selection
  Creates a closed, polygonal shaped area with straight line sides. Each time you left-click, a new line starts. Continue clicking to complete the shape. Double-click to finish the selection.

To make a selection:

1. Click the Selection tool.
2. Select a shape.
3. Drag the cursor on the canvas.

Select Multiple Areas of the Canvas

1. Click the Selection tool.
2. Select a shape.
3. Drag the cursor on the canvas to make the first selection.
4. Hold down <SHIFT> and drag multiple areas on the canvas.