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# Eraser Tool

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Use the Eraser tool to erase pixels to achieve transparency.

- Select Eraser tool in the Tools palette.
- Drag through the area you want to erase.

Tool Options

Brush mode will erase using brush strokes, while Pencil tool mode will erase with hard-edged strokes.
You can also set eraser opacity.

- View ‣ Show Tool Options
- Cmd ⌘ + 2

Brushes palette

In the Brushes palette, you can select preset brushes, but you can also modify existing brushes and design new custom brushes.
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- View ‣ Show Brushes
- Cmd ⌘ + 5

Painting Tools

- Pencil
- Brush
- Paint Bucket
- Gradient
- Eraser
- Magic Eraser

Related topics

- Tools palette