Photoshop Elements 14 Quick Selection tool breaks

I often use the quick selection tool to clone or highlight areas of the image for the special edition. Invariably, after several weeks of use, it stops working. It does not have the AutoFill feature nor can I enclose an area for further editing. In the past, I just uninstalled and reinstalled Photoshop Elements. Last week, not even this method worked. This was also a problem in Photoshop elements 11, in my experience. What is the cause of the problem and what is the solution?

A simple reset will often do the trick. Go to this link and select the Quick Selection tool:

Difficulty of tool

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