Inverting a selection

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Sometimes using Invert can make it easier to create your selection. When you have a large area to select such as removing a background, selecting the smaller focus area and then inverting the selection can save you time. 

Inverting a selection in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

1. In the toolbar, tap  to access Selection tools.
   
   
2. Once a selection is made, tap  Invert. The opposite area will become the active selection
3. Use  and  to further modify your selection

Inverting a selection in Sketchbook for mobile devices

1. Make your selection
   • On a handheld device, tap  , then  and select a tool from the Selection toolbar
   • On a tablet, tap  and select a tool from the Selection toolbar.
2. Tap  Invert to switch the selection. The current unselected content will become the selection
3. Use  and  to further modify your selection