The selected area can be moved using the arrow keys. A tool present in the toolbox known as the Move tool can also be used for the same purpose. The Move tool moves the selected area with in the image window. Two things may happen during moving, either the underlying layers of the image are exposed or the raw canvas is made visible.

It is also possible to duplicate and move a selection simultaneously. Clicking on the Move tool along with holding down the Alt does the work. Remember to select the required area before duplicating the area.

This exercise demonstrates the use of the Move Tool. We will place the text shown in the image inside the circle.

Click on the Rectangular Marquee Tool from the toolbox.

Click the left mouse button and drag over the text, "My Image" and release the mouse button to select the text.

Click on the Move Tool from the toolbox.

Click the left mouse button and drag the selected area. Release the mouse button when the text is inside the circle. Notice the shape of the mouse pointer.

Click on the Select menu.

Select Deselect from the drop-down to deselect the selected area.

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