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JosephSh
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May 28, 2021
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Removing multiple selected items

  • May 28, 2021
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I have a PNG file of six aliens, two rows of three. I want to edit the file to make two files with three aliens each in a triangle shape, one facing up, the other facing down. Unfortunately, when I try to select the aliens I want to remove, the app selects three in a row. How do I select and remove the ones I want?

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Correct answer Phil Pickering

Hi Joseph,

 

There are a lot of different ways to select objects in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

 

In this case, I decided to use the Lasso Tool as it's easy to make irregular selections when you have either have a transparent background (like your PNG) or you have a uniform background color.

 

I've put together a short video demonstration that I hope helps you out:

 

 

 

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Greg_S.
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Greg_S.Community Expert
Community Expert
June 12, 2021

@JosephSh said:  Although your method worked, using File>New>Blank File gives the graphic a white background layer, which needs to be made transparent, or removed.

 

Although Phil's excellent videos will take care of the problem, I don't think it has been mentioned that when you create a new blank document, you have the option to make the background transparent.

Phil Pickering
Phil PickeringCorrect answer
Legend
May 28, 2021

Hi Joseph,

 

There are a lot of different ways to select objects in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

 

In this case, I decided to use the Lasso Tool as it's easy to make irregular selections when you have either have a transparent background (like your PNG) or you have a uniform background color.

 

I've put together a short video demonstration that I hope helps you out:

 

 

 

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    JosephShAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    June 2, 2021

    Thank you, that's exactly what I'mm looking for. Is there a way I can get a transcript of the video so I cam follow it step-by-step? I tried viewing it on YouTube, but I can't get one there myself.

      Phil Pickering
      Phil Pickering
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      June 2, 2021

      Hi Joseph,

       

      Glad it helped!

       

      I'll post a written step-by-step walkthrough when I get time later today 🙂

       

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