Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool in Photoshop

Rectangular Marquee Tool in Photoshop

The rectangular marquee tool is the most often used tools in Photoshop. If we want to make a selection, cropping out an image, or adding a color fill, we frequently use marquee tool.

You will learn some quick techniques on How to make a Selection in Adobe Photoshop. Check if you would like to purchase the latest edition of the Adobe Photoshop here.

Earlier we have covered other important Photoshop topics too Where Do I Buy Adobe Photoshop Software? Why Should You Learn Adobe Photoshop? 

Rectangular Marquee tool is used to create rectangular/square selections.

Simply click with the mouse at the point where we want to begin the selection, which will usually be in the top left corner of the object or area we need to select, then continue holding the mouse button down as drag towards the bottom right corner of the object or area. Then release the mouse button, the selection is complete!

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Learn To Use The Rectangular Marquee Tool in Photoshop
  1. First of all, open an image in Photoshop (shortcut Ctrl+O) then select the image.
  2. Then, Go to the left tool panel, and from the top of the tool panel  select Rectangular Marquee Tool (shortcut M) to make a rectangular selection or square when required with the use of shift key.
  3. With the rectangular marquee tool selected, click and drag a box around any part of the image.
  4. Now, Click the ‘Crop Tool’ icon in the toolbox (The rectangular marquee tool is frequently used to crop a part of an image).
  5. Press ENTER, Photoshop will crop out the rest of the image.
  6. Save the final cropped image.

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Watch this video on the steps required to make a rectangular selection with the
Rectangular Marquee Tool in Photoshop

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If you want more useful tips and videos on Adobe Photoshop, just go through other videos Removing Objects with the Lasso Tool , How To Use The Magic Wand Tool in Photoshop, How to Restore Old Photos Using Photoshop, Learn to Use Twirl Effect in Photoshop.

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Vinai Prakash,
Founder & Principal Trainer at Intellisoft Training Pte Ltd.
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Vinai Prakash

Vinai Prakash is the Founder and Chief Trainer at Intellisoft Training, a leading SSG-Approved Training Provider and Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Centre in Singapore. With over 25 years of hands-on industry experience in Python, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Excel, Power BI, and Project Management, Vinai is passionate about helping individuals future-proof their careers by making complex concepts simple and actionable. Under his leadership, Intellisoft Training offers WSQ-Funded Courses in Python, Data Analytics, Microsoft Office, Power Platform, and more, all taught by seasoned industry experts.

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