which tool allows one to click a color and erase adjacent content with that color photoshop

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In Photoshop, you can use the Magic Wand Tool to click on a color and select adjacent content of that color. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Select the Magic Wand Tool: You can find this tool in the toolbar on the left side of the screen. If you don't see it, it may be nested under the Quick Selection Tool.

  2. Adjust the Tolerance: At the top of the screen, you can adjust the Tolerance setting. A lower value will select colors very similar to the one you clicked; a higher value will select a broader range of colors.

  3. Click on the Color: Use the Magic Wand Tool to click on the area of the color you want to select. This will select all adjacent pixels of the same color based on your tolerance setting.

  4. Delete or Erase the Selected Area: Once you have the color selected, you can simply press the Delete key on your keyboard or use the Eraser Tool to erase the selected area.

  5. Deselect: After erasing, go to Select > Deselect to remove the selection if needed.

Additionally, you can use the Color Range tool (found under Select > Color Range) for more precise selections if your requirements are more complex.

This method allows for quick and effective removal of specific colors from your image.