Gimp is a software that mainly used for image editing. In Gimp, you have to select an area, to customize it. You can only edit the selected portion of the image. Other part remains unchanged. But after finishing work, you must unselect the area. Because you might accidentally make changed on your artwork. If you are facing problem to deselect in Gimp, then here we will explain how to do it.
How to Deselect in Gimp
Here, we will implement the full process of deselecting in Gimp.
Step 1: Open your Gimp software.
Step 2: Then open a picture or artwork on Gimp.
Step 3: Now select any part of the picture. If you want to select a full picture, press Ctrl + A key on the keyboard.
Note: You can also use, rectangle, circle or other selection tools of Gimp.
Step 4: After finishing your work, deselect your selected part by Going to Select tab > none. You can also press Ctrl + Shift + A key to deselect on Gimp.
The Selection tab is located in the upper part of the display.
Last Word
As a result of deflecting, you can work on other things on Gimp. Your any customization will not affect the deselected part of the picture. To work on another part of the picture, first, select the area. Then do your stuff, and deselect the area. That’s how its work.
Source:
https://docs.gimp.org/2.8/en/