Select one word by placing your cursor at one end of the word. Hold down the "Ctrl" key and the "Shift" key. Press the right arrow key to select the word to the right, or press the left arrow key to select the word to the left.

How do I select text without a mouse?

Press the "Right-arrow" key while keeping the "Shift" key held down. Notice that each time that you press the "Right-arrow" key, a character is highlighted. If you want to highlight a large amount of text, simply hold down the "Right-arrow" key while pressing the "Shift" key.

What is the shortcut to select the whole image?

For the quickest route to whole-image selection, use the universal keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+A in Windows and command+A on a Mac. Some programs also provide a shortcut for deselecting everything. In Elements, press Ctrl+D (Windows) or command+D (Mac).