Gradient won't save

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September 6, 2021
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I'm using Photoshop 22.5.0 on MacOS Big Sur 11.5.2.

I have created a gradient on a Photoshop file, but if I assign it a name and press OK, it will not save, meaning if I go back to the gradient window, the name now says "Custom" and my previous name I assigned it cannot be found. I have also tried to click on the folder "Basics" and pressed OK to try to save it there, but nothing is there when I go back to this window. I have also tried exporting it into the gradients folder.

macOS

Correct answer exactspace

I just figured it out. You have to press "New" after you enter a name.
I feel this thread should be closed or removed, but I also think this is a really misleading design choice. People will lose their work thinking that it was saved.

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Ashley31961103fwf2

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Thank goodness you didn't delete this. What a hideous UI design! The user has already clicked + to create a new gradient - why on earth don't they make "OK" function as a save when you have a new file. This is still an issue in Photoshop beta in July 2024

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Tom_Quayle6694

Participant

Still an issue as of September 2025. Enraging.

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exactspaceAuthorCorrect answer

Inspiring

I just figured it out. You have to press "New" after you enter a name.
I feel this thread should be closed or removed, but I also think this is a really misleading design choice. People will lose their work thinking that it was saved.