Why is my Marquee tool selecting only a default size?

Using CS4, when I attempt to select an area of an image, the Marquee tool automatically sizes itself and is not allowing me to draw the selection of my choice. Any idea why this is?
With thanks,
Paul

That was it. Had it set to a fixed ratio.
Thanks, CP. I wish they were all this simple

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