What is the keyboard shortcut for Rectangular Marquee (Photoshop on the iPad)

The Rectangular marquee tool is a basic selection tool in Photoshop on the iPad that allows you to select rectangular areas of your image. It is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, such as cropping images, selecting objects to copy or move, and creating selections for masks and adjustments.

To use the Rectangular marquee tool, simply tap and hold the Marquee tool in the toolbar and then select the Rectangular marquee tool. You can then drag the cursor over the area you want to select to create a rectangular selection.

Once you have created a selection, you can then move it, copy it, or delete it. You can also use the Rectangular marquee tool to create a mask, which you can then use to make adjustments to your image.

Keyboard shortcut

The keyboard shortcut for the Rectangular marquee tool in Photoshop on the iPad is M.

To use the keyboard shortcut, simply press the M key on your iPad keyboard. This will select the Rectangular marquee tool. You can then drag the cursor over the area you want to select to create a rectangular selection.

Tips for using the Rectangular marquee tool

  • If you want to constrain the selection to a square, press and hold the Shift key while dragging the cursor.
  • If you want to create a selection from the center of the image, press and hold the Option key while dragging the cursor.
  • If you want to add to your selection, press and hold the Shift key while dragging the cursor over a new area.
  • If you want to subtract from your selection, press and hold the Option key while dragging the cursor over a new area.
  • If you want to select the entire image, press Command + A.
  • If you want to deselect the entire image, press Command + D.

Conclusion

The Rectangular marquee tool is a versatile and easy-to-use selection tool in Photoshop on the iPad. With the keyboard shortcut, you can select the Rectangular marquee tool even faster.