How Do I Use the Path Selection Tool in Photoshop?
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Select the Path Selection Tool from the toolbar (A key). If you don’t see the toolbar, go to Windows > Tools. In the options menu at the top of your workspace, select “All Layers” from the Select drop-down menu. This option allows you to select any shape or path on the canvas, even if the layer is not active.

How do I use the path tool in Photoshop?

Select a path

  1. To select a path component (including a shape in a shape layer), select the Path Selection tool , and click anywhere inside the path component. …
  2. To select a path segment, select the Direct Selection tool , and click one of the segment’s anchor points, or drag a marquee over part of the segment.

How do I select a path in Photoshop?

Do one of the following:

  1. Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac OS) the Load Path As A Selection button at the bottom of the Paths panel.
  2. Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Mac OS) the path to the Load Path As A Selection button.
  3. Choose Make Selection from the Paths panel menu.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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