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You can use another tool, while staying in selection mode. For example, make a selection, change your brush and color, then sketch. Notice how the strokes stay within the selection? Instant mask – pretty cool!

Using a selection like a mask in Sketchbook Pro for desktop

1. Choose a type of selection: Rectangle, Oval, Lasso, Polyline, or Magic Wand.
2. Tap-drag or tap to make your selection. If you need to make additional changes to your selection, don't forget to use the selection editing tools.
3. Select another tool, such as  or , and use it. The change is confined to the selection (like a mask).
4. When finished, tap Deselect.

Using a selection like a mask in Sketchbook for mobile devices

1. Tap , then .
2. Choose a type of selection: Rectangle, Oval, Lasso, Polyline, or Magic Wand.

If Magic Wand was selected, if you want to sample all layers, tap .

1. Tap-drag or tap and make your selection. If Magic Wand was selected, now that you've made your selection, use the Tolerance slider to add or remove pixels. Tap the canvas again to see the change.

1. Tap another tool, such as  or , and use it. The change is confined to the selection (like a mask).
2. When finished, tap , then .