Select or Highlight an Area on the Canvas ✂️
Select a rectangular area on the canvas to easily delete that section, crop, copy or insert the section. Perform operations only on a selected area.
Let's say you added a text to the ASCII art or merged two text documents and you want to remove them. Click the fourth button in the toolbar to start selecting. This opens up handy tools: Delete, Crop, Remove Selection, Copy, and Insert. Once this tool is active, click and drag your mouse across the area you want, from one corner to the opposite corner.
The selected area will show up with white text on a blue background. You'll also see the text appear in a small box below, and we'll display where the selection starts and how big it is. 🎯
Here's What Each Option Does
- Delete: Erases the selected part
- Crop: Keeps only the selected part and removes the rest
- Remove Selection: Clears your selection without doing anything else
- Copy: Copies the selected part to the clipboard so you can paste it later
- Insert: Adds the contents from the box into the top-left corner of the canvas
Think of it like a Sandwich 🍞
Imagine you're cutting a slice out of a sandwich. You might want to save just that part (Crop), throw it away (Delete), or copy it to make another sandwich later (Copy and Insert). It's that simple.
Quick Tools Overview
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Delete | Erases your selected part of the canvas |
| Crop | Removes everything except your selected part |
| Remove Selection | Clears your selection without changing the canvas |
| Copy | Copies the selected part into the box |
| Insert | Pastes the box content into the top-left of the canvas |
Fun Facts
- ASCII art has been around since the 1960s. It's one of the oldest forms of digital creativity. .
FAQ 🤔
Can I resize a selection?
No because it wouldn't make sense. You can't increase the art of an ASCII art by x percent.
Can I move the selected area to a different spot?
Yes! First, copy it, remove it, and then use the merge tool to paste it somewhere else.
What happens if I delete by accident?
No worries! You can use the Undo button to bring it back.