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Can+Ünlü
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Jul 19, 2026 1:13 PM UTC
Question

mask problem

 Hello,
I am using Adobe After Effects 2026. I am unable to see the dropdown menu for changing the mask mode (e.g., Add, Subtract, etc.) on the 'Mask 1' line of my layer. Can you help?

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      thepixelsmith
      Community Expert
      thepixelsmithCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      Jul 21, 2026 12:51 AM UTC

      Are you sure your mask is a closed path. Those options are not available if your mask is just a line.

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        Nishu Kushwaha
        Community Manager
        Nishu KushwahaCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        Jul 20, 2026 1:07 PM UTC

        Hi Can, could you check the bottom-left of your Timeline panel? There are a few small toggle buttons that show/hide columns. Make sure the Layer Switches pane is enabled — if it's disabled, the mask mode dropdown won't show up.

        Let me know if that helps!


        Thanks,

        Nishu

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