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July 20, 2023

P: Can't see brush circle when I go into Select and Mask

  • July 20, 2023
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I updated Photoshop Beta today. I'm not sure if it's a Beta update issue because it was working fine the whole day until like an hour ago. Suddenly, when I go into Select and Mask, I'm not able to see the brush circle. I only see my mouse. 

The quick selection tool, refine edge brush tool, the brush tool all work when I click the mouse. I just don't see any circle around my mouse. I tried hitting the Caps Lock key, turned Photoshop on and off, turned my computer on and off, resetted all preferences, but the issue still remains. 

Am I the only one having this issue?

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Participant
August 10, 2023

I have the same problem.  What I just discovered after days of frustration is that the Caps Lock key was depressed.  Apparently this key will allow you to switch from a brush to a pointer.  How it got turned on is a mystery to me since I am not doing any text.  Hope this helps.

Inspiring
August 9, 2023

Having the same problem here since some newer beta versions. 
Now i'm using the 25.0 version. 
When I'm using object slection tool, I can't see the circle of the brush. I can only see it if I resize (with the shortcut) or if I zoom in / out. But when I stop, the circle disappear. 

Using Macbook Pro M1

Known Participant
August 9, 2023

Yes masking brushes have been broken for ages, and also in Beta, the remove tool doesnt work. But that is a Rosetta thing right? Please get it fixed Adobe, Ken 

Participant
August 9, 2023

Curious how we're running toward a month later & one of photoshops vital features is still having this issue. Not great for professionals that pay for/rely on these tools for work. My work flow has more than doubled in time from playing the guessing game on size & positioning while I stare at a cursor & constantly have to hit undo.

Brotherwolf
Inspiring
August 7, 2023

@CShubert No updates on this bug yet, Cory? 

Participating Frequently
August 7, 2023

I just noticed this yesterday, August 5, using Beta 25.0, running Mac OS Ventua 13.4.1. 

Known Participant
August 6, 2023

I discovered this problem yesterday, 8/5. I'm working on a Mac. 

Participant
August 6, 2023

Same issue here. Occurs both in beta and photoshop 24.7 Running Mac OS 13.5

evelynes28484670
Participating Frequently
August 3, 2023

Bonjour,

J'ai essayé de désinstaller cette dernière version Beta et de réinstaller l'ancienne version : on a les mêmes bug, impossible d'utiler le pinceau pour sélectionner et masquer.

Participating Frequently
August 2, 2023
Le ponceau fonctionne. Il est seulement pas visible