Lasso Tool not subtracting selection

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August 15, 2018
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When using the lasso tool to subtract from the selection via alt/option key, it results in deletion of the image rather than the designated part of the selection. Using the shift key to add to the selection works fine. I use this function all the time, not sure why suddenly it's behaving this way. For the record, I did reset all my tools to default, but it didn't help. Suggestions? thanks.

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Kukurykus

Legend

Did you transform your selection right before subtracting it? If so it is a bug that existed from very first Photoshop, Adobe doesn't want to admit it, or simply fix as it was always like it or because found just few years ago. I can't understand them: Photoshop: Selection modifications after transform | Photoshop Family Customer Community, you can report it as well.

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RtisticFXAuthor

Known Participant

Thanks Wildcat54, I will do that in the future.

Kukurykus, yes this is exactly what happened. I made the selection with the lasso tool, transformed the item, then wanted to subtract a bit more from the selection to further transform, but instead it was subtracting the image, not the selection. I've done this thousands of times over the years, but it was the first time I'd experienced this. Will report it as you suggest. I think there is a way to submit my old preferences too since I saved them before resetting them. Thanks.

Kukurykus

Legend

You may report it in the same topic I linked you to so that might have better impact that make them to reconsider this issue again to fix. That's odd though you say it worked for years for you as I tested it in CS6 EXTENDED and in CC2018 and it's still the same. What version you have now, and in which it worked, can you recall it? Maybe that worked is some CC meantime but was broken again?

JJMack

Community Expert

Try resetting the lasso tool. If it still fails try resetting all tools. If it still fails try resetting your Photoshop preferences

JJMack

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RtisticFXAuthor

Known Participant

As I mentioned, I already tried to reset the tool and all tools. I was hoping to avoid resetting preferences. I hate having to rearrange everything back to my liking. I had hoped that I had a box ticked somewhere that I hadn't noticed. In the end, that did the trick. Thanks.

WILDCAT54

Inspiring

If you like how everything is arranged, set it as a workspace before resetting

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