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Inspiring
Jul 20, 2023 7:37 PM UTC
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P: Can't see brush circle when I go into Select and Mask

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
Aug 10, 2023 6:41 PM UTC

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.

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Inspiring
Aug 9, 2023 6:29 PM UTC

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

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Known Participant
Aug 9, 2023 12:05 PM UTC

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 

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Participant
Aug 9, 2023 12:30 AM UTC

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.

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Brotherwolf
Inspiring
Aug 7, 2023 5:57 PM UTC

@CShubert No updates on this bug yet, Cory? 

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Participating Frequently
Aug 7, 2023 12:25 AM UTC

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

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Known Participant
Aug 6, 2023 2:46 PM UTC

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

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Participant
Aug 6, 2023 12:29 PM UTC

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

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evelynes28484670
Participating Frequently
Aug 3, 2023 3:23 PM UTC

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.

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Participating Frequently
Aug 2, 2023 5:21 PM UTC
Le ponceau fonctionne. Il est seulement pas visible
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