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Wondering how to use Invert? Say you have a large area to select, using it can save you time and make it easier to make your selection. Just select the smaller area and tap to change what is selected. This is useful in combination with and , especially when doing a fill. Tap to accept the changes and exit the tool.

The background was selected and the selection was inverted, using .

A layer was created and the selection was filled.

The Color Burn blend mode was applied to change the color of the birds, but not the background.

Inverting a selection in SketchBook Pro Desktop

1. In the toolbar, tap to access an assortment of Selection tools.

   

2. Once a selection is made, tap Invert.

3. Tap Deselect at the end of the Selection toolbar to modify your selection.

Inverting a selection in SketchBook Pro Mobile

The device you have determines the UI you will see. Follow the instructions for the device you have:

If you are on a handheld device:

1. In the toolbar, tap , then and select a tool from the Selection toolbar.

   

2. Tap Invert to switch the selection. The current unselected content will become the selection, once you’ve tapped Invert. Use this when it’s easier to select what you don’t want.

If you are on a tablet:

1. In the toolbar, tap and select a tool from the Selection toolbar.

   

2. Tap Invert to switch the selection. The current unselected content will become the selection, once you’ve tapped Invert. Use this when it’s easier to select what you don’t want.

Inverting a selection in SketchBook Pro Windows 10

1. Once you've made a selection, using , tap Invert to change what is selected.

   Note:

   This is useful in combination with and , especially when doing a fill.

2. Tap to accept the changes and exit the tool.