Cut

Edit> Cut

Shortcut Key:- Ctrl+X

This command is used to remove/delete a selected portion of the active layer. You use the Selection tools to select a portion of the layer to be cut. Once you perform the cut operation, that area of the layer is placed in the clipboard and the selection is replaced with transparent pixels. Also the current selection outline will be removed.

Cut a selection

1. Select the area you want to cut
2. Choose Edit> Cut or shortcut Ctrl+ X

Cut a selection while dragging

1. Select the area you want to cut
2. Select the Move Selected Pixels and drag the selection you want to cut and move.

Original design with selection to cut(left), the selected area is moved to clipboard and been replaced with transparent pixels(right)