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bethd93680341
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May 27, 2020
Question

Can’t edit on a layer

  • May 27, 2020
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Hello

New to PS and I'm trying to edit on a layer.  I select add layer, select the layer, select a brush and nothing happens when I go to make the edit.  Adjustment layers seem to be fine.  I can apply edit to the background but not the layer.  Can anyone help me out? Thank you!

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jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
Community Expert
May 27, 2020

Hi Beth,

  • What kind of layer is it? A pixel layer, adjustment layer, type layer, or ?
  • What is the opacity and blending mode of the layer?
  • What settings do you have in the options bar? What blending mode? What opacity? What size brush?
  • What color are you painting with?

 

If you don't know the answers, that's okay. Show us the panels the c_p asked for, and we'll be able to see it. Hold off on resetting preferences, as you may not need to.

 

~ Jane

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    bethd93680341Author
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    May 27, 2020

    Hi,

    Umm, not sure about everything you asked.  Here's a screenshot to start.  Thanks!

     

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 27, 2020

    Hi

    You are using the Healing Brush (a very large one). Type "B" for the Brush tool and try that.

    ~ Jane

      Charu Rajput
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      Charu RajputCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 27, 2020

      Hi,

      Could you please share the following information with us

      • OS version
      • Photoshop version
      • Are you sure, layer is not locked?

       

      Also, did you try resetting your preferences from Preferences -> General -> Reset Preferences on Quit (as in screenshot)

       

       

      or you can Reset the preferences by following steps on the below link

      https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop/using/preferences.html

       

      Let us know if this works for you.

       

      Best regards
        davescm
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        davescmCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        May 27, 2020

        The OP says they are a new user. As such it is a little early to recommend a preference reset. Let us see what a screenshot of the layers panel, toolbar and options bar look like first.

        Dave

          c.pfaffenbichler
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          c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          May 27, 2020

          Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

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