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Stecyk
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May 15, 2018
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Missing Proper Layer Icon In Layers Palette

  • May 15, 2018
  • 2 replies
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  • Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
  • Photoshop 19.1.4

In my Layers Palette, I am missing the proper icon for the different adjustment layers. Please see the enclosed picture. More specifically, I expect to see the following:

  • Curves: a grid with a curve
  • Vibrance: a triangle
  • Color Balance: a set of scales

I have tried resetting my workspace and have tried using the default "Photography" workspace. Neither worked.

Any ideas what I should try next?

Correct answer davescm

Hi

It depends on the aspect ratio of the layers. When the layers are much wider than they are high ( which appears to be the case in your screenshot) then you get a wide layer icon but adjustment layers show the semi-circle icon rather than the full icon.

Try it - set a new square image and you will see the normal icons

Dave

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mtwjames
Participating Frequently
March 24, 2024

There is an easier way.

 

On the hamburger menu of the pallet there is a panel option option. From there you can change the size ans what shows in the icons and masks.  Thanks to you both.

 

 

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Susan26814475celz
Participant
November 4, 2025

Thank you, mtwjames! This is the answer!

 

davescm
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davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 15, 2018

Hi

It depends on the aspect ratio of the layers. When the layers are much wider than they are high ( which appears to be the case in your screenshot) then you get a wide layer icon but adjustment layers show the semi-circle icon rather than the full icon.

Try it - set a new square image and you will see the normal icons

Dave

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    StecykAuthor
    Known Participant
    May 15, 2018

    Thank you very much, Dave. At first I didn't understand what you meant by the layers being much wider than they are high. Then I realized that you were referring to the graphical image that I was working on. When I made the image closer to a square, then all my graphical icons popped back. The prior image was simply too wide, and that wide image affected the icons in my layers palette.

    Again, I appreciate your help.

    Here's a screen shot for the benefit of others.

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 15, 2018

    I'm not sure why the developers choose to do that , I can only assume that the wider layer mask icon does not leave enough room for the normal adjustment layer icons, without squeezing the text space.

    Dave

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