What is going on with my Spot Removal tool? Turns to a black and white sketch!

[NateCastner]

Every time I turn on the Spot Removal tool, the photo turns to a black and white sketch looking thing...

What's going on?! I've restarted LR as well as my computer. MacOS Mojave 10.14.6. LR Classic 8.4.

[99jon · Accepted solution]

Un-check visualize spots on the toolbar – see image below.

Press the "T" key if you can't see the toolbar.

[NateCastner]

Thanks!!! I had the toolbar collapsed, so I didn't even see that option! Must have hit a key to enable it...

[Rob_Cullen]

Keyboard shortcut to toggle "Visualize" is  [ A ]

[Gwgootee]

My Lightroom doesn't show a "Visualize Spots" box to uncheck

[Rikk Flohr: Photography]

You’ve posted to an ancient thread. It is highly unlikely that the issue described in this thread, though not impossible, is the same one you are currently experiencing. Rather than resurrect an old thread that is seemingly similar, you are better off posting to a new thread with fresh, complete information, including system information, a complete description of the problem, and step-by-step instructions for reproduction. 

If the issue is the same, we will merge you back into the appropriate location. 

This thread will be locked. 

Thank you!