To invert a selection, meaning to select the opposite of what is currently selected, in Photoshop, you will use the inverse selection technique. According to the provided video, you're selecting "everything but what's actually selected".
Here is how to do it:
Steps to Invert a Selection
- Make a selection: First, use a selection tool (like the Rectangular Marquee tool or Lasso tool) to select the area you don't want to crop.
- Inverse Selection: To invert the selection, go to the "Select" menu, and choose "Inverse" This will invert your selection, now selecting everything outside of your initial selection.
Practical Example
Let's say you have a picture of peppers, and you've selected one pepper with a selection tool as mentioned in the reference video.
- Initially, your selection is just the single pepper.
- After using "Inverse", your selection will encompass everything in the image except that one pepper you initially selected.
- You could now do something like delete everything but the initial pepper, effectively cropping or manipulating the inverted selection.
Keyboard Shortcut
The reference does not mention keyboard shortcuts but the shortcut for Inversing a selection in Photoshop is:
- Windows:
Ctrl + Shift + I - Mac:
Cmd + Shift + I
Table of Inversion Steps
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Select | Choose an area using a selection tool | Initial area is selected |
| 2. Invert Selection | Go to Select > Inverse or use keyboard shortcut |
Selects everything except initial selection |
| 3. Action | Perform operation like copy, delete or masking | Affects everything but the initial selection |
By understanding this inversion process, you can precisely manipulate different parts of your image in Photoshop with greater control.
