Combining selection tools
As you already know, the magic wand tool makes selections based on color. If an object you want to select is set against a differently colored background, it can be much easier to select the object and the background and then use the magic wand tool to subtract the background color, leaving the desired object selected.
You’ll see how this works by using the rectangular marquee tool and the magic wand tool to select the water lily.
1. | Select the rectangular marquee tool (  ) hidden under the elliptical marquee tool ( ). |
2. ... |
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