How do I move a selection in Photoshop?

To move a selection in Photoshop, you need to use the Move Tool and ensure you hover your cursor inside the selection area until you see the Move Tool icon change. Then, click and drag the selection to your desired location.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Select the Move Tool: This tool is located at the top of the toolbar (usually the first or second icon, and looks like a cross of arrows). You can also press the "V" key to quickly select it.

2. Make a Selection: Use any of Photoshop's selection tools (Lasso, Marquee, Quick Selection, etc.) to create the area you want to move.

3. Position the Cursor: Carefully move your cursor inside the selected area. When you do this successfully, the Move Tool cursor icon should change from its default appearance (likely a cross of arrows) to a more simple arrow, indicating you are about to move the selection and its contents, not create a new selection.

4. Click and Drag: Click and hold your mouse button down within the selection. Drag the selected area to its new location.

5. Release the Mouse: Release the mouse button when the selection is positioned where you want it. The selected pixels will move to the new area, leaving the original area transparent (assuming the selection wasn't on its own layer).

Important Considerations:

• Layers: The behavior will change depending on if you are working on a raster layer, or a layer with masks, or a vector layer. Make sure you select the layer that contains the portion you want to move.
• Moving vs. Copying: Holding down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key while dragging will create a copy of the selection, leaving the original in place.
• Content-Aware Move Tool: For more advanced moving and healing of areas, consider exploring Photoshop's Content-Aware Move Tool (hidden under the Spot Healing Brush Tool). This tool can intelligently fill in the gap left behind after the move.
• Moving Only the Selection Border (No Pixels): If you want to move just the selection outline without moving the pixels inside the selection, make sure you have a selection tool chosen (like the Rectangular Marquee Tool) and then click and drag within the selection.