Need some photoshop help

[EFISH]

Hey all. I have an image that has a white backround and I thought was transparent, but apparently is not.

I know you can make it transparent in photoshop but I've been trying for 2 hours with no luck...... (I'm an idiot when it comes to this stuff)

If someone is willing to do the deed for me, let me know and I'll send you a PM.

Thanks people. 

[Neemo]

use the "magic wand" masking tool then invert the mask selection then cut or copy whatever your preference then paste it in to the new image

[EFISH]

use the "magic wand" masking tool then invert the mask selection then cut or copy whatever your preference then paste it in to the new image

Ok, I selected the magic wand but then what?  I dont know get the next step. 

[Prometheus]

or sleect the backroud layer and change its opacity to 0%

[Grouse]

or just go to help and then click on export transparent image, and just follow the wizard

[Neemo]

i'm using corel not photoshop but it should be similar

i have a drop down menu for Masks and in there you click invert the shortcut is ctrl-I

it also micght be under selection or tool drop down menu

EDIT!!! 

or do what those orther guys said thanks grouse and Prometheus....i didnt know those techniques I've been tryingto figure out how to do it for ages 

[Prometheus]

making screenshots give me 5 mins

[Prometheus]

ok locate your layers menu window... default is in the bottom right of the screen.

select the layer caled background. most likely it will be locked. to edit it do the following.



right lick on hat layer and got to duplicate layer. hit ok on the pop up window

now select the background layer again.



now right click and select delete layer... this will eliminate the orgional backround lar allowing you to edit the new layer.



now with the back ground copy layer selected go to the top of this mini window and go to opacity and change this to 0% givin u a transparent background.

[EFISH]

Thanks all three of you.....you all rock!