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December 12, 2022

P: Option key not working in/with Gradient Tool

  • December 12, 2022
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24.1

Mac OS Ventura 13.01

While using Gradient Tool the OPTION key doesn't sample colors like the eye dropper anymore.

 

Using the previous version of PSD on the same computer works fine

 

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    gener7
    Community Expert
    gener7Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 26, 2023

    Version 24.2 does fix the Opt-Gradient/Paintbucket eyedropper bug. It's all working normally on MacOS 12.6.3

     

    Thanks Mohit.

    Mohit Goyal
    Community Manager
    Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 26, 2023

    Hi all,

     

    We're happy to announce the release of Photoshop 24.2. This update includes the fix for this issue. To see the list of all fixed issues, click here

     

    To update Photoshop to 24.2, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to Photoshop. More detailed instructions for updating

     

    Let us know if the update resolves the problem for those affected, and share your feedback.

     

    Thanks,

    Mohit

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      tonyrush
      Participating Frequently
      January 21, 2023

      Cory, you rock.  I first encountered this just today...and here you are already letting us know it's fixed as of yesterday.  My auto-update would have taken care of it but it was great to see you'd addressed it here.

       

      Thanks!  Out of a possible 50 tacos....I'd give you 50 tacos.

      Tony

      CShubert
      Community Manager
      CShubertCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      January 20, 2023

      @plimalucas if the recent update to 24.1.1 does not fix your issue, please start a new thread and share you issue with any screenshots or video along with your system info for the team to look at.

       

      Thank you,

      Cory

      CShubert
      Community Manager
      CShubertCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      January 20, 2023

      Thanks all, this issue has been resolved in 24.1.1.

       

      Cory

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        fgagerrits
        Participant
        January 20, 2023

        Confirmed! It works again!

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          Javier Plarium
          Participating Frequently
          January 20, 2023

          Hello!,
          It seems that with today's new update (January 20, 2023) the problem has been solved (at least it works for me now)
          Thanks!

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            plimalucas
            Participant
            January 19, 2023

            Can someone help me?
            I don't know if it's something trivial I have to deal with or the way photoshop was updated to be. 
            Before, while working with gradients, I used to select the color for my current gradient by just pressing Alt and picking a color in my document. Now when I press alt to select a color while using my gradient tool it does not select the color.

            Kevin Stohlmeyer
            Community Expert
            Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            January 19, 2023

            Please see the following thread for current updates and solutions: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-option-key-not-working-in-with-gradient-tool/idi-p/13415078

            shellaine
            shellaine
            Participant
            January 19, 2023

            For the last few updates I've noticed an issue with selcting colors via the alt button while using the gradient tool. Still works correctly with the brush tool. I'm not sure if its a bug or a selection within the hotkeys that I overlooked.

            Photoshop 24.1, Mac Ventura 13.1 (M1 chip)

            Ged_Traynor
            Community Expert
            Ged_TraynorCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            January 19, 2023

            Hi

            It's a known issue,

            https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-option-key-not-working-in-with-gradient-tool/idi-p/13415078

            Seems it's not mentioned as fixed in version 24.1.1, which should be rolled out soon.

            https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html

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              fgagerrits
              Participant
              January 19, 2023

              @PECourtejoie it is not yet resolved. [mod: it seems the user had not yet downloaded 24.1.1]

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              leosn56185363
              Known Participant
              January 19, 2023

              Holding down shift while right clicking using Gradient tool no longer bring up Tool mode (Work fine with brush, buckets etc)

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              Holding down alt while using Gradient tool, no longer pick colors....

               

               

              Kevin Stohlmeyer
              Community Expert
              Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
              Community Expert
              January 19, 2023

              This is already noted and acknowleged on this thread: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-option-key-not-working-in-with-gradient-tool/idc-p/13503266/page/4#M73905

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