We can add a selected area to the current selection to form a group. It is also possible to remove a particular area from the current selection. Holding the Shift key, while selecting an area adds to a selection. Holding down the Alt key, while selecting removes the area from the current selection.

In this exercise, we will learn how to add and remove selections using the Magic Wand Tool. We will make use of the image shown on the screen for this purpose.

Click on the Magic Wand Tool from the toolbox.

Click the left mouse button inside the yellow circle. Watch for the selected area.

Press the Shift key. Notice the appearance of the "+" symbol. Click the left mouse button inside the orange circle. Watch for the selected areas. We have added a new selected area to an existing one.

Let us now remove the newly selected area from the selection. Press the Alt key. Notice the appearance of the "-" symbol. Click the left mouse button inside the orange circle. Watch for the selection.

Only the yellow circle is selected. We have deleted a part of the existing selection.

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