Is the hardness option of the quick selection tool actually decisive?

Question

Hello everyone. I was doing some experiments on Photoshop and I made a selection with the quick selection tool. The first time I used the hardness set to 0%, the second time I set it to 100% and guess what? No differences at all. Well, at least if there are any differences they're imperceptible. Can you explain this to me? Thanks.

Trevor.Dennis · Answer

It's going to depend entirely on the particular image, and the area you are trying to select.  A sharply defined object with a clear delineation from its background — like when photographed with minimal depth of field — is going to select much the same regardless of the hardness setting.   The hardness setting will be much more apparent when selecting an object with a soft or fuzzy outline.  I rarely use those settings nowadays because the Ai is so good at working it out.

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