How Do I Erase Everything in Photoshop?
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How do I delete everything from a selection in Photoshop?

Choose Edit > Clear, or press Backspace (Win) or Delete (Mac). To cut a selection to the clipboard, choose Edit > Cut. Deleting a selection on a background layer replaces the original color with the background color. Deleting a selection on a standard layer replaces the original color with layer transparency.

Is there an eraser tool in Photoshop?

The Eraser Tool in Photoshop can come in handy, but it definitely has some pitfalls. There are three options to choose from when you choose the Eraser tool: the Eraser, Background Eraser, and Magic Eraser. There is also an auto-erase function when using the Pencil tool.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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