Quick selection tool doesn't "snap" to edges. It works more like the lasso tool.

When I try to make a quick selection it doesn't snap to the edges of the objects or the edge of the image.

My apologies - I "drilled down" the Adobe site through CC > Photoshop so I thought that information was picked up. I have found the solution in the meantime - I has set the brush size to very small - so I will mark this as complete.
Thanks for your guidance for future enquiries.
John

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