No option to turn off Spring-loaded tools in CC21

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January 22, 2026
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I am working in CC2021 because I can't reinstall CC2019. As I am using CC21 my brushes are switching to the last tool before I selected it. When I go in the preferance/tool section to turn off Spring-loaded tools it's not there. Where is it in CC21 so I can turn it off. It's an annoying feature. Thanks.

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Jeff Arola

Community Expert

Here's the long thread about the Spring Loaded Tool Shortcuts issue:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-spring-loaded-tool-feature-is-misbehaving/idi-p/12387462#comments

The current Photoshop Extensions KB

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/enable-optional-extensions-photoshop-cc.html

Adobe did release a PSUserConfig.txt just becore adding the option to the Photoshop preferences, however the Adobe KB says it's only compatible with Photoshop 2022 (ps 23.0) and later, but i guess you could try it and see if it works in Photoshop 2021.

Jeff Arola

Community Expert

The Photoshop preferences option for Spring Loaded Tool Shortcuts was added in Photoshop 2022 (ps ver 23.1) I believe.

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andrewc42757324Author

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Then why am I getting it in CC2021? When I do a brush stroke sometimes it will switch to the last tool I used (Lasso or Wand) after one stroke?

jane-e

Community Expert

@andrewc42757324

Spring loaded kicks in when you hold the key too long. Try tapping the key to switch permanently to the next tool.

Jane

jane-e

Community Expert

@andrewc42757324

I don't remember if CC 2021 had the search feature in Preferences (upper right) or if that came in a later version. What do you see in Preferences > Tools?

If 2021 is not the same as 2026, then please show a screenshot.

Jane

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