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Element Button when using object selection tool

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July 10, 2026
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I would like to be able to create elements when using the object selection tool and be able to add it to my library. When the mouse hovers over an object it highlights it and you can select it. At that point I would like an option to click an element button and have it add that object as an element to my library. If i could do this across all app that would be great.

Thank you.

TAR

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OWLTARAuthor

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Thank you! Above and beyond, you have my gratitude. I appreciate it!

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

You’re welcome, Tar!

On my first try, I attempted to include the mp4. Ten minutes later the three dots were still spinning and I tried again without the video.

We have new forum software and I know there is a size limit on attachments. You were able to include it here though, so that makes no sense.

Jane

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

Hi Tar,

I’ve posted your feature request here:

https://community.adobe.com/feature-requests-713/element-button-when-using-object-selection-tool-1631668

When I tried to include the .mp4 file, I was unsuccessful. I let the three dots to the right flicker for more than five minutes, then gave up.

You might want to reply to confirm it is your post and not mine.

Jane

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

I am truly baffled and don’t understand why you can’t post to the Photoshop forum.

Do you want me to make the post in your name? With your permission, I can try that.

Jane

OWLTARAuthor

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Hello! sure! thanks!

-TAR

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

Unfortunately, no one on the Aero forum can assist, and moderators can’t move posts (yet).

So I can try to replicate your issue, you are starting in Photoshop and going to the Help menu? Is that correct?

The link I gave you a couple of hours ago should work to get to the PS forum. Or you can use this one which will tag your post as a Feature Request:

https://community.adobe.com/p/new-feature?community=Photoshop

Jane

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OWLTARAuthor

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Thank you for your help. yes i started in the photoshop app and clicked the feedback button followed by the request feature. i went through the process again and still i am unable to post in the photoshop forum. i also tried what you suggested to use the orginal post, i linked it to the photoshop forum but that did not work either. i even tried submitting on two different PCs but got the same error on both PCs. I guess it just wasn’t meant to be, thank you though.

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

I’m sticking with you on this!

When you click this link:

https://community.adobe.com/p/new-feature?community=Photoshop

You’ll go to this page. Whatever you type will be the Subject, so be concise. Then hit NEXT.

Type your feature request in the next screen and click SUBMIT.

If you have trouble, tell me where. A screenshot will help.

Rooting for you!

Jane

OWLTARAuthor

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i am un able to submit to photoshop i have tried multiple times , even when i refresh and close the page, sorry. i was, the feedback link sent me to Aero page, when i was in the photoshop app.

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

Which Adobe application are you using?

Jane

OWLTARAuthor

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Hi, i am using the Photoshop app but the object select tool is in other adobe apps

jane-e

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@OWLTAR

This is the Adobe Aero forum. Aero does not have an object selection tool.

You’ll need to repost to the Photoshop forum. Here’s the link:

https://community.adobe.com/p/photoshop

Jane

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