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