Pixel selections from layers/luminosity

If the layer or layer group contains areas which have an opacity lower than 100%, these are partially selected. This partial selection is based on the percentage of their opacity (i.e. areas of 20% opacity will be selected by 20%). Transparent areas will not be included in the selection.

To create a pixel selection from layer contents:

Do one of the following:

On the Layers panel, select a layer. From the Select menu, select Selection from Layer.
On the Layers panel, click the chosen layer's thumbnail while pressing the .

To create a pixel selection from layer intensity (luminosity):

Do one of the following:

On the Select menu, choose Selection from Layer Intensity.
On the Layers panel, click the chosen layer's thumbnail while pressing the and s.

To add a layer's contents to an existing selection:

On the Layers panel, click the chosen layer's thumbnail while pressing the and s.

To add a layer's luminosity information to an existing selection:

On the Layers panel, click the chosen layer's thumbnail while pressing the , and s.

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