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November 7, 2017
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Photoshop turning everything RED

Hi guys,

I've turned something on and it's doing my head in. Whenever I try to move text, or a layer within the document, Photoshop moves the background layer and replaces it with a bright red colour.

Occasionally the entire image also goes bright red. It's like an 80% opacity so I can see the layers underneath.

Does anyone know what I have done here? and how to set it back?

thanks,

Phil

      gener7
      gener7Correct answer
      Community Expert
      November 7, 2017

      Quick Mask is turned on. "Quick Mask" appears in your document's title tab.

      Quick Mask uses a red overlay to indicate areas out of a selection. It's like the red film (rubylith) used to mask off areas of artwork in olden days of pre-press.

      Press Q on your keyboard to toggle it off.

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      gener7
      Community Expert
      gener7Community ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      November 7, 2017

      Quick Mask is turned on. "Quick Mask" appears in your document's title tab.

      Quick Mask uses a red overlay to indicate areas out of a selection. It's like the red film (rubylith) used to mask off areas of artwork in olden days of pre-press.

      Press Q on your keyboard to toggle it off.

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        alejandram20000337
        Participant
        May 21, 2019

        you are a legend

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          WILDCAT54
          WILDCAT54
          Inspiring
          November 7, 2017

          Please post a screenshot of your entire Photoshop window

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