Adobe 29180155 User Guide - Page 122

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 4.0 117 User Guide Selections that you cut or copy are stored on the Clipboard. Only one selection is stored on the Clipboard at a time. When you exit Photoshop Elements, anything in the Clipboard is lost unless Export Clipboard is selected in the General Preferences. To copy selections with the Move tool When copying between photos, drag the selection from the active image window into the other image window. A border highlights the image window when you can drop the selection into it. 1 In the Editor, select the Move tool from the toolbox. 2 Press the Option key while dragging the selection you want to copy and move. 3 To make additional copies of the same selection, do one of the following: • Hold down the Option key while dragging the selection to each new location. • To offset the duplicate by 1 pixel, hold down the keys in step 2, and press an arrow key. (This moves the pixels and copies the pixels, creating a blur effect.) • To offset the duplicate by 10 pixels, press Option+Shift and press an arrow key. (This moves the pixels rather than copies them.) To copy a selection using commands 1 In the Editor, use a selection tool to select the area you want to copy. 2 Do one of the following: • Choose Edit > Copy to copy the selection to the Clipboard. • Choose Edit > Copy Merged to copy all layers in the selected area to the Clipboard. When you exit Photoshop Elements, anything in the Clipboard is lost unless Export Clipboard is selected in the General Preferences. To paste one selection into another You can use the Paste Into Selection command to paste one selection into another. This command lets you take advantage of elements within the selected area, and prevent the pasted image from looking flat and unnatural. For instance, you can use a Hard Light blending mode at 85% opacity to retain the reflection in a pair of sunglasses. When using blending modes this way, you need to create a new layer and paste the selection into that layer.