Select the Rectangular Marquee tool (M)  .
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                Last updated on 
                
                    Dis 28, 2022
                
            
            
        
        
    
The Rectangular Marquee tool makes a selection in the shape of a rectangle.
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Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Add to Selection or Subtract from Selection, to get the selection you want. 
 
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Draw the selection area. - Rectangular: Drag over the area you want to select.
- Square: Hold down the Shift key and drag diagonally in any direction.
 
- Draw from the center out: Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (macOS) as you drag.