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simonw7491262
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July 25, 2026
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I use a radial or linear gradient, lightroom is automatically applying values to the scales in the “Light” box

  • July 25, 2026
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Every time I use a radial or linear gradient, lightroom is automatically applying values to the scales in the “Light” box - every option is given a random value, which has no effect on the image but means I cannot see what I’m trying to. This is a 100% reproducing issue:

  1. Open an image,
  2. Select the Radial or Linear Gradient tool and create your gradient,
  3. Resize or attempt to change a value in the light scale
  4. Check the values of the options in “Light”, i.e. “exposure”, “contrast”, “highlights” etc

Results:

The sliders are automatically changed in the light options without making any difference to the image, and ruining any sense of what I am trying to achieve with the gradient. When this bug occurs (all the time) you can’t even delete the gradient. A workaround is click the “Show Original” button twice and this removes the values on the sliders, allowing me to use them as intended. 

A very annoying bug as it seems to have come in the last couple of updates and wastes a little time with every photo I work on. 

 

    Correct answer JohanElzenga

    There is a checkbox to reset all sliders when you create a new mask. That apparently got unchecked.

    4 replies

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 25, 2026

    By the way: Here’s that screenshot you asked for.

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    JohanElzengaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 25, 2026

    There is a checkbox to reset all sliders when you create a new mask. That apparently got unchecked.

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
    simonw7491262
    Participating Frequently
    July 25, 2026

    There isn’t an obvious checkbox I can see and this started happening right after a update - are you able to show a screenshot of the box you are referring to? Mind that this bug occurs after you have created the gradient and then make any adjustment - it starts off with everything at zero then sets every Light option somewhere along its slider, I’m not checking or unchecking a box here.

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 25, 2026

    I’m using my iPad right now, so I can’t make a screenshot. There may be a bug however. When trying to find a screenshot online, I stumbled over this thread: 

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga