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# Selection commands

Select All

To select all pixels in image:

- Press Command ⌘ + A
- Choose Edit ‣ Select All

Load Selection

To select non transparent pixels in image:

- Press Option ⌥ + Command ⌘ + L
- Choose Edit ‣ Load Selection

Deselect

You can also deselect your selection:

- Press Command ⌘ + D
- Choose Edit ‣ Deselect

Reselect

To reselect the most recent selection:

- Press Shift ⇧ + Command ⌘ + D
- Choose Edit ‣ Reselect

Inverse

To make an inverse selection:

- Press Shift ⇧ + Command ⌘ + I
- Choose Edit ‣ Inverse

Inverse will select unselected parts of an image and deselect selected parts.

Copy Selection

- Press Command ⌘ + C
- Choose Edit ‣ Copy

Cut Selection

- Press Command ⌘ + X
- Choose Edit ‣ Cut

Paste Selection

The Paste command is used to place a copied or cut selection as a new layer in your image.

- Press Command ⌘ + V
- Choose Edit ‣ Paste

Delete Selection

The Delete command is used to remove all pixels from selection:

- Press Delete ⌦ or Backspace ←