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Mark27425181q09f
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Dec 4, 2022 1:14 PM UTC
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Can't move mask or adjust size of mask (E.g. Liner gradient or radial gradient)

In Camera Raw (15.0), I can no longer adjust the size of a liner gradient mask or a radial gradient mask. The size lines/box that shows the mask area are first there when making the mask however as soon as I click to place, the lines/box disappear and I can no longer adjust the mask at all.

 

The attached image is of a liner gradient mask after being placed (red area). As you can see no adjustment box is present so I can not adjust the size of the mask at all as I could before.

 

Please do let me know if this is a bug or an easy fix I am missing. Thanks.

TheDigitalDog
TheDigitalDogCorrect answer
Inspiring
Dec 4, 2022 2:56 PM UTC

Try resetting your ACR preferences, better? 

Hold down the Command key and select Photoshop > Preferences > Camera Raw (macOS) or hold down the Ctrl key and select Edit > Preferences > Camera Raw (Windows).

Click Yes in the dialog that asks "Delete the Camera Raw Preferences?"

 

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
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Aravind25725979adkb
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Jun 3, 2025 1:01 PM UTC

Very late to the party, but I had the same issue. For anyone still having this issue, select the mask and press 'V'.

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    Georgii2316112159u0
    Participant
    Jul 7, 2025 8:55 AM UTC

    Thank you!!! You saved my day! It worked for camera raw in Bridge. 

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    AKCharlie
    Participant
    Dec 16, 2024 9:23 AM UTC

    This is the same for me in Lightroom Classic!!

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    AlekeCommunity Manager
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    Dec 31, 2024 6:37 PM UTC

    Hi @AKCharlie!

    I noticed the original thread is a bit old. Could you start a new thread and share more details about what you're experiencing? Our team of experts would be happy to assist you. Thanks a bunch!

    Alek

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    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDogCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Dec 4, 2022 2:56 PM UTC

    Try resetting your ACR preferences, better? 

    Hold down the Command key and select Photoshop > Preferences > Camera Raw (macOS) or hold down the Ctrl key and select Edit > Preferences > Camera Raw (Windows).

    Click Yes in the dialog that asks "Delete the Camera Raw Preferences?"

     

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    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
      Mark27425181q09fAuthor
      Participant
      Dec 4, 2022 4:28 PM UTC

      Amazing! Thank you.

      The camera raw preferences must have just bugged out somehow. Now at least I know how to reset for the future.

       

       

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