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January 2, 2026
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Where is the polygonal tools in window?

  • January 2, 2026
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I couldn't find the polygonal tools in Ps window.
It's hard to select the edges.

Correct answer Sameer K

Hey, @sunder_2079. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll help you figure this out. 

The Polygonal Lasso tool by default sits with the Lasso tool group. You can scroll between tools by pressing the SHIFT key + L to cycle through. 

 

If it does not look like this on your end, go to Edit > Toolbar > Restore Default > Done.

 

Let me know if this helps. Thanks!
Sameer K
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Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 3, 2026

Just use the ordinary Lasso tool together with the Alt key.  You can hold down the Alt key before you first click of the mouse, and keep it held down. When done, let go of the Alt key, the selection will close.  To add to that selection with the Lasso tool, first hold down the Shift key, then hold down the Alt key, and continue clicking with the mouse.

 

Removing from a selection using the Lasso tool is a little bit more tricky.  First hold down the Alt key. Then click and hold down the mouse button. Then release the Alt key and then hold it down again. You can then continue to click with the mouse while holding down the Alt key, and remove selected pixels.

 

 

pixxxelschubser
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 2, 2026

Hi @sunder_2079 
In addition to @Sameer K's comment:
The polygon lasso is not available in all workspaces by default.

Switching to the Essentials (default) workspace often helps to quickly “restore” the commonly used tools (see screenshot 2).



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Sameer K
Community Manager
Sameer KCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
January 2, 2026

Hey, @sunder_2079. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll help you figure this out. 

The Polygonal Lasso tool by default sits with the Lasso tool group. You can scroll between tools by pressing the SHIFT key + L to cycle through. 

 

If it does not look like this on your end, go to Edit > Toolbar > Restore Default > Done.

 

Let me know if this helps. Thanks!
Sameer K
(Type '@' and type my name to mention me when you reply)