Cut around a solid shape or block capital text (fastest)

 Use this when:

• The shape/text is a solid color

• The background has good contrast

Steps

1. Select the Flood Select Tool

   • Shortcut: W

2. Click inside the shape or text

   • The area fills with “marching ants”

3. Adjust tolerance (very important)

   • In the top context toolbar:

     • Increase Tolerance if it doesn’t select everything

     • Decrease it if it grabs too much

   • Turn Anti-alias ON

   • Turn Contiguous ON (usually)

4. Refine edges (optional but recommended)

   • Click Refine in the context toolbar

   • Feather slightly (0.5–1 px)

   • Click Apply

5. Cut it out

   • To isolate:

     • Click Layer → New Mask Layer

   • Or to delete background:

     • Press Delete