About selections

There are separate sets of tools to make selections of bitmap and vector data. For example, to select bitmap pixels, you can use the marquee tools or the lasso tools.

To select vector data, you can use the pen or shape tools, which produce precise outlines called paths. You can convert paths to selections or convert selections to paths. (See  Converting between paths and selection borders (Photoshop).)

Related Subtopics:

Using the Select menu
Using the marquee tools
Using the Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso tools
Setting options for the Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso tools
Using the Magic Wand tool
Using the Color Range command (Photoshop)
Creating selections from slices (ImageReady)