Which action defines the sampling point when using the Clone Stamp Tool to remove an object?

Which action defines the sampling point when using the Clone Stamp Tool to remove an object?

• A. Alt/Option-click to define a sampling point, then paint over the object; use a soft brush and adjust sampling area for seamless blending.
• B. Click the Clone Stamp icon in the toolbar.
• C. Right-click on the object to sample color.
• D. Double-click the canvas before painting.

Answer: (A)

When removing an object with the Clone Stamp Tool, you define where you’ll clone from by Alt/Option-clicking the source area. That action sets the sampling point—the pixels you’ll copy as you paint over the object. From there, painting uses those sampled pixels, and using a soft brush with careful sampling area helps the blend look natural and seamless with the surrounding texture. The other actions don’t establish the source: simply clicking the tool’s icon activates it, right‑clicking to sample color isn’t how the Clone Stamp sources pixels, and double-clicking the canvas has no effect on sampling.

When removing an object with the Clone Stamp Tool, you define where you’ll clone from by Alt/Option-clicking the source area. That action sets the sampling point—the pixels you’ll copy as you paint over the object. From there, painting uses those sampled pixels, and using a soft brush with careful sampling area helps the blend look natural and seamless with the surrounding texture. The other actions don’t establish the source: simply clicking the tool’s icon activates it, right‑clicking to sample color isn’t how the Clone Stamp sources pixels, and double-clicking the canvas has no effect on sampling.