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ratfinknz
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May 4, 2020
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Elliptical Marquee tool lost in CS3

  • May 4, 2020
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Hi my Elliptical Marquee tool has disapeared from my CS3 version of photoshop. is there anywhere i can download them from?

i have reset all my tools and it still didnt return.

Cheers for any help

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JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
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May 4, 2020

The tool is part of CS3 try resetting your preferences.  Do not deactivate CS3 if yours is activated. 

JJMack
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ratfinknzAuthor
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May 4, 2020

Hi

thanks JJMack and c_pfaffenbichler

i have reset preference but still no Elliptical Marquee tool.

 

 

 

JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
Community Expert
May 5, 2020

You could try installing CS3 over your current install without deactivating it then install the CS3 updates  CS3.  CS3 is very old it can not be activated these days. Adobe did provide an install that does not require activation for old customers.  However, Adobe has removed that download from the web. It is no longer an option. CS3 Windows updates should still be available to be download  using this Photoshop Perpetual Windows versions updates   

JJMack
    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    May 4, 2020

    Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible and the relevant Toolbar-fild expanded? 

     

    You are aware that it shared a place with the Rectangular, Single Row and Single Column Marquee Tools? 

     

    What have you done for trouble-shooting so far? 

    Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

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      ratfinknzAuthor
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      May 4, 2020

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      May 5, 2020

      holy heck all this time i was double clicking orr clicking the black triangle and getting nothing. Then i see your comment hold. unbelievable there it is. man im so rusty at using this software. being stuck in lockdown i thought i would have a play around with photoshop again.

      Anyway enough rambling thank you so much.

      Big Doh! moment


      Hi Ratfinknz,

      I'm glad it's working for you now and that you've found the ellipse marquee — we are always happy to help!

      ~ Jane

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