Okay, so now to get to the actual ‘moving’ part.

Step 3: Tap on the Transform tool to move the selection or object. You will see a bar pop up at the top of the screen that shows you the threshold – and ultimately helps you determine how much of the object you have selected. To do this, tap and hold your finger or Apple Pencil on the object, and then drag your finger/ pencil to the right-hand side. To prevent this from happening, it’s a good idea to adjust the threshold to a higher level so that the entire object is selected. Personally, I have found that while the automatic option can be time-saving, it can also cause problems and leave areas of the object behind. The automatic selection option is essentially just that – it automatically selects the object you tap on. How to use the Automatic Selection Option in Procreate Make sure to end your freehand shape at the same spot (the grey dot) that you began at. To use the freehand selection option, simply draw around the object.

Step 3_ Or choose the selection tool, freehand option to select a specific object.

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