
The Blending Style tells Photoshop how the object should interact with the document. Lastly, select the Blending Style to Normal. Select the checkbox for Anti-alias, which allows edges of a shape to be smooth. The Feather option, allows the edges of the shape to have a soft edge with a higher number or a hard edge with a low number.įor this circle, set Feather at 0 so the circle will not have a soft edge. In this case select the singular filled in square, which represents New Selection. If the mouse is positioned over each squared symbol, Photoshop explains how it can add, subtract, or interest with a selection.

Each of the symbols represents how the marquee tool will be used on the new document. Notice the various square symbols, one square by its self, two merged together etc. Locate the top of the workspace where the Elliptical Marquee Tool can be customized.

Now that the tool is selected, notice how the mouse symbol has turned into a plus-shaped symbol.
