Cutting and pasting

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Cutting and pasting is slightly different, depending on the version of Sketchbook you are using.

Cutting and pasting in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

Use one of the selection tools first to choose the content. If you want the entire layer, use Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) first to select the entire layer.

Then:

• Use the hotkey Ctrl+X (Win) or Command+X (Mac) to cut the content
  • alternatively, use Ctrl+C / Command+C to copy the content to the clipboard
• Use the hotkey Ctrl+V (Win) or Command+V (Mac) to paste.

If you have preferences set to add/import images to a new layer, your pasted content will automatically be applied in a new layer. To change this, de-select Add image: import into a new layer in the General tab of Preferences.

See Introduction to Selection Tools for information on using the selection tools.

Cutting and pasting in Sketchbook for mobile devices

1. In the Layer Editor, double-tap the layer you want to cut content from to access the Layer Menu.
2. Tap  to Cut the entire layer or the active selection.
   • alternatively, tap  to Copy the layer or active selection.
3. Create a new layer or select a layer where you want to paste the content
4. Open the Layer Menu at the destination layer and tap .

Removing parts of an image

If you want to remove parts of an image, such as the background, use the Selection tools in conjunction with  Cut or  Clear in the Layer Menu.