In Paint, what tool should be used to select the red star without selecting the blue circle?

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Rectangular Selection

Free-form Selection

The image shows a blue circle and a red star next to each other

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To select the red star without selecting the blue circle in Paint, you should use the Free-form Selection tool.

Here is how you can use the Free-form Selection tool in Paint:

1. Open the image in Paint.
2. Click on the "Select" dropdown menu in the toolbar at the top.
3. Choose the "Free-form Selection" option from the menu.
4. Left-click and hold the mouse button to start drawing around the red star.
5. Carefully trace the outline of the red star, making sure not to include any part of the blue circle.
6. Once you have completed the selection, release the mouse button.
7. The selected area should now be only the red star while excluding the blue circle.
8. You can then perform any desired actions on the selected part of the image, such as copying, cutting, or applying edits.

By using the Free-form Selection tool, you have the flexibility to create a custom shape around the red star, allowing for precise selection without including any unwanted areas.