Revert back to previous selection tool functionality? (move selections)

Question

I'm not sure which version this changed in as I've been dealing with it for a while, but thought I would finally break down and ask.

When I draw a selection around part of an image, and then I want to move that marque, not the actual pixels, just my selection, I'm not able to do it anymore? I used to be able to just click within the selection and move it to another section.

I would use this frequently for things like copying buttons, or areas of a picture I don't want to redraw my marquee every time.

Also, I have to DE-select now when I want to draw a different selection as opposed to just drawing a new one?

Anyone know how to revert to previous functionality?

D Fosse · Accepted Answer

It's up here in the options:New selection, add to selection, subtract from selection, intersect with selection. Only the first lets you move the selection by click-drag.

Zesty_wanderlust15A7 · Answer

You can even drag selections to another document, but not if you use the Move Tool. You have to use a selection tool, like the Lasso, for example.

Select > Reselect can also be useful, or temporarily saving your selection to a mask or channel.

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