Unexpected Layer Style Dialog When Selecting Layer...

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 29, 2025

Hi everyone, I’ve noticed a recurring issue in Photoshop that seems to be related to Windows rather than Photoshop itself. When I click on a layer to select it, or use Ctrl/Shift to select multiple layers, the Layer Style dialog often pops up unexpectedly. This happens even though I’m not double-clicking or trying to open the layer styles—it’s just a regular selection action. From what I can tell, this isn’t a Photoshop bug, but rather something caused by how Windows interprets mouse clicks. It seems that a single click is sometimes registered as a double-click, especially when using certain mice or touchpads. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a known workaround—maybe a Windows setting or driver tweak—that can prevent this behavior? Thanks in advance!

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 28, 2025

I can confirm the same behavior in the 26.10 release. Side handles will not scale proportionally even when Shift + Alt is held down and “Use Legacy Free Transform" checked. Resetting preferences does not help.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 28, 2025

Hi @joeh87907460 did the suggestion above resolve your issue?

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 23, 2025

From my testing, when copying from Photoshop 26.8.1 and pasting into Illustrator 29.7.1, white is added around objects with transparency. Steps to reproduce: 1. Select All in Photoshop 2. Edit > Copy or Copy Merged 3. In Illustrator: Edit > Paste

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 22, 2025

I will tag a few scripters who may be able to help you @c.pfaffenbichler @Stephen Marsh

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 22, 2025

From the Layers panel, it looks like there's only a transparent background. Could you please provide more details about the issue?

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 20, 2025

First of all, I am trying to understand what the problem is, but unfortunately, I cannot. The only thing that comes to mind, without having a file to examine, is to remind you about Smart Object layers. Perhaps you can convert the group to a Smart Object layer, export it, and then release (convert) the Smart Object to layers without losing editing capabilities.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 18, 2025

Only ran the first OPEN step? The next step hasn't been executed? Could you expand the steps, take a screenshot, and post it here?

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 17, 2025

I am testing CR2 files on Windows, and everything works well. The only thing that comes to mind right now is to try resetting preferences. Photoshop 26.8.1.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 17, 2025

Seems similar to this thread https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-ps-26-8-1-segoe-emojis-are-darkened-degraded/idi-p/15421099

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 14, 2025

What is your goal? To use presets in scripting? Perhaps @c.pfaffenbichler @Stephen Marsh can help you.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 14, 2025

Let me guess, you are acquiring a plugin from Adobe Exchange. https://exchange.adobe.com/apps/cc/57ce87f0/remini-ai-photo-enhancer. The last update was in 2023. Have you tried contacting the developer?

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 12, 2025

APA stands for American Psychological Association, right?

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 12, 2025

Just proceed with uninstalling if that’s what you want to do. If you don’t have any images open in Photoshop, there’s nothing to worry about. Your existing files on disk (JPEG, PSD, RAW, etc.) will remain untouched — uninstalling Photoshop won’t delete them.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 12, 2025

Do you have two GPUs — one dedicated and another integrated? The easiest way to confirm is to post the requested system info.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 11, 2025

That's my experience too in the 26.8.1 release.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 08, 2025

As a workaround, you can use the Duplicate Layer dialog.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 08, 2025

Done, post moved.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 07, 2025

Beware that the same GPU, like the RTX 4060, is not the same on laptops as on desktop computers due to cooling issues. The same applies to CPUs. Another important aspect for Photoshop is the scratch disk, it should be an NVMe SSD with at least 500GB of free space for moderate work.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 07, 2025

I’m using Windows, and scripts are typically located in the Presets/Scripts folder.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 05, 2025

I cannot replicate this, when using Save As from Acrobat, it automatically highlights the filename on Windows 11. Below are screenshots with version numbers.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 04, 2025

Do you have a layer selected in the Layers panel? Can you post a screenshot of the problem with the Layers panel expanded and visible?

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 04, 2025

You have good answers above. If there is something you are struggling with, please capture a screenshot with the error message and the action step also expanded. Depending on the error message, it will also be useful to submit a corresponding panel, like the Layers panel, expanded and visible.

Bojan Živković · ‎Aug 03, 2025

A screenshot illustrating the problem would be helpful. Please ensure that the Layers panel is expanded and visible so we can gather more information and potentially guide you in resolving the issue.

Bojan Živković · ‎Jul 30, 2025

Alt + right-click works for me on Windows in the situation described above.

Bojan Živković · ‎Jul 30, 2025

I have a question: do you have a new computer with Windows 11 installed, or did you simply upgrade the OS version on the same machine?

Bojan Živković · ‎Jul 30, 2025

Another issue is that when creating a square shape, it always starts with 1px rounded corners, which should not be the default. By @Simple Brand Studio I cannot reproduce this on my end. In fact, even when I change the corner radius to 1px on each side after drawing the rectangle, creating a new rectangle results in 0px rounded corners. Which version of Photoshop are you using?

Bojan Živković · ‎Jul 30, 2025

I’m starting to see a pattern. Could it be that you are placing it inside a group that has a layer or vector mask?

Bojan Živković · ‎Jul 27, 2025

Also check the bit depth—Gen Fill appears to be unavailable in 32-bit mode.

Bojan Živković · ‎Jul 24, 2025

So you have images on layers that need processing? I will tag scripters who can assist you with existing or even custom scripts, but they will require more information, such as: how many layers are in each file, and whether that number is fixed or varies from file to file... @c.pfaffenbichler @jazz-y @Stephen Marsh

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