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Isa K asked in Computers & InternetSoftware · 1 decade ago

Photoshop CS4 Crop Tool only selecting squares?

Hello People :)

I try selecting a rectangle section in my work to crop, but the crop tool will not allow me to do so.

It only allows me to select a perfect square shape.

Here is a video of it that I have uploaded to YouTube showing exactly what I mean:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btHt9Qf1RXQ

Also, please have a look at my other question, as you may also have an answer for it as well :)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200908...

Warm Regards,

Isa

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    Zire gave you the answer to the perpetual bounding box.

    As for the crop tool - just look above the workspace - you have the width and height set to 50cm (as square). Just hit the Clear button off to the right side and you'll get back to normal crop settings.

    I'm impressed - that's definitely the right way to ask a Photoshop question on YA ;-)

  • 1 decade ago

    On the option var tool you have selected the "Show Transformation controls" enabled, just disable and enjoy.

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