P: Layer Mask Icons in 25.1

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Someone has asked about this in the main Photoshop forum. I'd not opened 25.1 and can't find any information — like a what's new. @CShubert can you explain how the new layer mask icons work? Thanks.

Kevin StohlmeyerCorrect answer

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Hi all - happy to announce that this feature has been added as an option in the latest public release 25.2. Update your Photoshop 2024 to access via the Layers Panel Menu.

BONUS - it was off by default after update.

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DAVID27152055uqhe

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In Photoshop Beta, I'm seeing a new format for layer mask icons, which displays a small square graphic positioned in the lower right-hand corner of the mask icon. Does anyone know the purpose of this? I don't like it at all because it obscures part of the layer mask icon. I can't see what purpose it serves; clicking on it directly is no different than clicking anywhere else on the icon. Hopefully someone can fill me in on the reason/purpose of this "improvement." And better yet... how to turn it off!

Thanks, David

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Trevor.Dennis

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I'd have to guess without seeing a screen shot. Is it one of these?

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DAVID27152055uqhe

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Okay, I guess the addition of this new graphic is to be able to differentiate between different types of layer masks. I still don't like it, and hope Adobe gives us the option to turn it off. I now have to use a larger icon thumbnail so that the mask area isn't obscured as much.

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