7.12.  Grow

This command will increase the size of a selection in much the same way that the Shrink can be used to reduce the size of a selection area.

7.12.1.  Activate Dialog

  • This command is found at SelectGrow

7.12.2.  Dialog description

Figure 10.33.  The “Grow Selection” dialog window

The Grow Selection dialog window

Grow selection by

Here, you can set by how much your selection must be increased. The unit of measurement is pixel; you can change it by using the associated drop-down list.

7.12.3. A distinctive feature of rectangular selections

When you grow a rectangular selection, you get a selection with rounded corners. The following image explains why:

Figure 10.34.  Why growing a rectangular selection gives rounded corners

Why growing a rectangular selection gives rounded corners

To correct this, use the “Rounded Rectangle” command with a 0% radius.