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P: Adjusting layer properties doesn't work for Hue/Saturation/lum. HSL layers

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April 29, 2025
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The tab to click on and change the properties for an adjustment layer randomly disappears. Quitting and re-opening the app solves the issue, but it will happen again within minutes, usually when switching between different projects or different app on the computer.

On Photoshop v26.6 - Mac Mini M4 pro, 32gb ram, 1tb ssd.

Any help would be appreciated!

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antonioi21376345

Participating Frequently

@Aleke New video of odd behavior. Notice how the properties disappear when the HS layer is moved above "Group Copy 1" .. and then reappear if the layer is moved back down.

https://youtu.be/2aN4WduWqsY

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Michal G_1

Here is a video showing this bug: https://www.swisstransfer.com/d/5f7223ac-d2bf-4a3b-99df-6d92c564f066

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Michal G_1

The problem persists in version 26.8.1 on Windows.

When you perform a merge group operation on any layer group, you cannot access the hue/saturation layer properties; only the mask properties for that layer are displayed.

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laurie585

Participant

workaround is to quit and re-open for now 🤷‍♂

ThijmeBreukers

Participant

I have the exact same problem; very frustrating; would love to learn a workaround or fix...! thank you

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laurie585

Participant

Also still having this issue with 26.8

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antonioi21376345

Participating Frequently

I haven't noticed any rythm or reason for the bad layers. Only that once a bad adjustment layer appears, all subsequent hue/sat adjustment layers are also bugged (i.e., with mask tabs, but no property tabs). Relaunching PS, any file works fine and new adjustment layers work... until at some point another bad one crops up. I could send a file in which this has happened, but they're quite large and I do not hold copyright to the images... they'd be secure?

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Angel_Leyenda

Known Participant

Attached a video example. Project A Loads both Hue/Sat and Mask properties no issue. Project B loads Hue/Saturation as a Mask only layer and won't display the layer propertiers to adjust, no matter what.

Inconsistently happens in 16bit and 32bit projects, couldn't trigger it in 8bit projects.

Photoshop_IcFipDQ5Is.zip

Anshul_Saini

Community Manager

Hi @Angel_Leyenda,

Thanks for reporting this issue.

To help us investigate further and escalate this properly to the product team, could you please share the following:
1. A sample PSD file where this issue occurs (preferably “Project B” as mentioned).
2. Your system information from Photoshop: Go to Help > System Info and copy the full output into a .txt file.
3. Any specific steps (if known) that you take before the adjustment layer becomes non-functional.

Once we have this information, we can investigate further what’s causing this and share it with engineering for a closer look.

Appreciate your help in narrowing this down!

Best,

Anshul Saini

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antonioi21376345

Participating Frequently

PS 26.7.0 running on Mac OSX Sequoia 15.4.1:

Creating a new Hue/Sat adjustment layer intermittently results in a layer whose Properties panel includes ONLY a mask, and no properties.

PS must be re-launched in order to access the hue/sat controls.

Additionally, the "direct selection" tool can on longer be selected by use of a keyboard shortcut. I.e. the key board shortcut is in place, but the key fails to select the tool.

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antonioi21376345

Participating Frequently

Yes, this is a bug only introduced with 26.7.0.

Reseting preferences has not solved the issue.

MassC

Legend

Hey @antonioi21376345,

We haven’t been able to reproduce this on our end just yet, so I’m going to move this back over to Discussions for now—this way, more folks can take a look and chime in.

In the meantime, could you help us out by sharing a bit more info?

Go to Help > System Info, copy and paste that into a text file, and attach it to your response.

If possible, a step-by-step of how you’re running into the issue—or even a quick screen recording—would go a long way in helping us understand what’s going on.

Thanks again for flagging this!

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Monroe23977549yy9g

Participating Frequently

Hi there

I don't know in which comunity I'm supposed to post this.

I'm having this bug with photoshop Hue And Saturation. It does not happen all the time so I don't know the pattern/reason. The change color is all white, and the properties box does not have any colors. I don't know how to explain the issue as English is not my first language. I attached a screenshot.