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December 17, 2023

P: PS Beta 25.4: Pen tool: Option/Alt shortcut key

  • December 17, 2023
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I have encountered some difficulties with the pen tool in Photoshop 25.4. Since the latest update, the pen tool does not work as it should. For instance, when I try to remove an anchor point, the convert point tool does not switch on automatically. Also, the eyedropper tool appear when i press ALT button. These problems are affecting my workflow and productivity. I would appreciate any assistance or guidance on how to resolve this error. Thank you for your time and attention.

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Participant
December 26, 2023

After the recent update when I hold the Alt key on Win it triggers the eyedropper tool instead of Converting Anchor Point. And it's so annoying when I'm using pen tool. Restarted several time, please guide for the same.

Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 28, 2023

This is a knopwn issue and is being looked at.  The Full release version is working OK if you need the Pen tool.

Participant
December 25, 2023

The alt key in the pen tool has stopped working, it switches to the eyedropper.

Chuck Uebele
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 26, 2023

Yes, this is a serious bug, and has. Even reported. 

Participant
December 25, 2023

I'm having the exact same issue. Please help! 

Participant
December 25, 2023

I've encountered an issue with the Pen tool in the latest Photoshop Beta 25.4 version. When using the Pen tool, the standard functionality of the Alt key for adjusting the curvature and bend of paths isn't working as expected. Instead of allowing for the manipulation of anchor points, pressing the Alt key activates the Eyedropper tool. This issue seems to be specific to version 25.4 and is affecting workflow efficiency.

Is there a known workaround for this, or can we expect a fix in an upcoming update?

Thank you for your assistance.

Chuck Uebele
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 26, 2023
Grandschemin
Known Participant
December 25, 2023

Thanks for encouraging a double-check.
Turns out the old-school PS 2024 is all good.
So we've gotten back together and are gettin' along just fine.
Beta can wait until it gets better.

Grandschemin
Known Participant
December 25, 2023

I thought this bug might be solved with today's update.
Of all the tools, I use the pen tool most frequently, and this function, in particular, is essential.
It is incomprehensible why something that has been perfect forever should be updated in a way that makes it dysfunctional.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Lol.

Participant
December 23, 2023

i'm having the same problem

Participant
December 23, 2023

Pen tool After Draging Shape Secend Line Point not Deleting.

 

 

 

TEJAFX
Known Participant
December 23, 2023

Hi All

Having issue on Pen tool. While drawing the path, On clicking alt botton showing colour dropper and not working.

Ged_Traynor
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 23, 2023
jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 24, 2023

@TEJAFX 

 

I've moved your post to Photoshop beta

 

Jane

Participant
December 22, 2023

When using the pen tool you can no longer press "Alt" to break the curve, instead "Alt" now brings up the eye dropper tool on Windows. There is no clear way to change this back or even break the curve in another way.