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simon22960496expo
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February 3, 2022
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Colour picker jumping about

  • February 3, 2022
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My colour picker isn't working properly, I'll sample a colour and it will jump to another random colour! Anyone got any ideas why?  Thank you

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PECourtejoie
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PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
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February 4, 2022

Hi, unfortunately it is a partial screen capture, so we have to ask:

What are the settings for the color picker? point sample?3x3?

Are rulers showing? Does it change if they do not? 

 

Also: is it Ps 23.1.1? Win 10? Are display drivers up to date?

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simon22960496expoAuthor
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February 4, 2022

I never knew there were settings on the top tool bar! - Point sample. I'll try updating my drivers. 

    PECourtejoie
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    PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
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    February 4, 2022

    Yes, it is very important to check the Option Bar when a tool misbehaves.

    Likewise, the Properties panel and the Layers Panel are crucial source of information, and often help troubleshooting when displayed on a screen capture.

    You can also reset the tool settings by right-clicking its icon in the Option Bar

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    gianvitulanoCommunity Expert
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    February 4, 2022

    Hi Simon,

    have you tried to reset your Adobe Photoshop preferences?

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    simon22960496expoAuthor
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    February 4, 2022

    I'll do that and see if it makes a difference. I should have said in my OP that it works after I restart photoshop. It's annoying and happened several times yesterday. 

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