
To shrink the selection edge inward (to eliminate background pixels) or expand it outward from the edge, adjust the Shift Edge value slightly. To heighten the contrast between pixels within the refinement area to remove noise from a high Radius value and produce a crisper selection edge, increase the Contrast value. To soften the transition between selected and unselected pixels, raise the Feather value. To smooth out small bumps or jagged edges, raise the Smooth value slightly. In the Adjust Edge area, move any of the following sliders, if desired:


On Black (B) to view the selection against a black background (useful if you’re going to copy the selection to a dark background or if the background areas are light). Overlay (V) to view the selection as a Quick Mask (useful for viewing areas beyond the selection). A You can also choose a view by pressing the letter shortcut that’s listed on the menu, or cycle through them by pressing F. To control how the selection previews in the document, choose from the View menu.

With your selection tool still chosen, click Refine Edge on the Options bar or press Ctrl-Alt-R/Cmd-Option-R.
HOW TO SMOOTH EDGES IN PHOTOSHOP CC WINDOWS
Photoshop CS5 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guideĭialog are illustrated on pages 162–165 and 237.
