Skip to main content
D
duque_9302
Participant
September 26, 2025
Answered

HAND TOOL SWITCHES TO BRUSH TOOL PHOTOSHOP

  • September 26, 2025
  • 2 replies
  • 248 views

I am using Photoshop 2025 and my hand tool keeps switching to brush tool after a few strokes.

I frequently move my canvas especially since I draw, but sometimes when i drag my screen using the hand tool, it switches to brush for some reason. Then I will have to choose the hand tool again or press the hotkey but it is very annoying and time consuming.  I've been using the wacom intuos pen tablet for a long time already and it occurred only just now. 

Correct answer Ged_Traynor

@duque_9302 try disabling spring-loaded tool shortcuts

2 replies

Ged_Traynor
Community Expert
Ged_TraynorCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 27, 2025

@duque_9302 try disabling spring-loaded tool shortcuts

D
duque_9302Author
Participant
September 27, 2025

This one looked like it worked for me. I'll just keep using it for now and get back here if I encounter anything.

Myra Ferguson
Community Expert
Myra FergusonCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 26, 2025

You might try updating your Wacom driver.

 

You can also temporarily invoke the Hand tool by pressing the space bar instead of selecting the tool itself.

jane-e
Community Expert
jane-eCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 26, 2025

@duque_9302 

 

Can you show us a video of the issue?

 

Jane

Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices