Rectangular marquee tool changing into elliptical

[Molly28674447fl2c]

Hello!

I am trying to use the Rectangular Marquee tool, however, when I release the mouse to finish my selection the rectangle turns into an elliptical. I have triple-checked that I have selected the rectangular marquee tool and not the elliptical. Additionally, when I try to copy the selected area it pastes transparent even though opacity is at 100% 

Does anyone know how to fix this?

[Myra Ferguson]

A screenshot that includes your tools, canvas, and layers would help us see what's happening. If you could do a screen capture, that would be even better.

In the meantime, you could also try updating to the latest version and resetting your Preferences:

• https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

[c.pfaffenbichler]

What is the Tool’s Feather-setting in the Options Bar? 

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Hi @Molly28674447fl2c check your options at the top and make sure you dont have a Feather value set.