The Move Tool moves/duplicates a selected image area or layer.
- In the Toolbox, select the Move
Tool - To move a layer* while no image area is selected, hold down the left mouse button, drag and drop it (release the button).
- To move a layer while some image area is selected**, put
the Move Tool outside the
selection, then drag and drop.
- To move a selected area put the Move Tool inside the
selection, then drag and drop.
- While the Move Tool
is active, you can precisely move the selected area or layer
(if none is selected) using the keyboard cursor
keys. - To constrain movement (to move an object strictly horizontally or vertically) hold down [Shift] key while moving.
- To duplicate a layer drag it with the Move Tool
holding down [Alt] key.
- To duplicate a selected area click on it with the Move Tool
and drag it holding down [Alt] key.
- After you've moved / duplicated the selection, the Move Tool
moves / duplicates the selected area (not the entire layer), no matter where
the cursor is (movie).
- Right-click click with the Move Tool
on the image; there appears a list of all layers that are not empty in this
spot. Click on a layer name to select it.
NB If you find this description too complex, do not use any keys; just drag and drop.
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