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Sam Singleton
Participant
April 29, 2025
In Development

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

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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    Ged_Traynor
    Community Expert
    Ged_TraynorCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 23, 2026

    Have you tried resetting the Photoshop preferences

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/get-started/settings-and-preferences/reset-preferences.html

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      cruckntask
      Participant
      October 23, 2026

      I have the same issue. I’m on mac tahoe 26.6.2 and PS 27.11. Any updates on this?

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      Sofus5FD8
      October 8, 2026

      When selecting the Hue / Saturation adjustment layer the Properties does not show, only the layers mask options. This only happens for that adjustment layer.

      I’ve tried restarting and it will work only a few times and then go back to not showing the Properties.

      It’s on Photoshop 27.10.0 and has been going on for quite a few months now.

      See video for example, where it shows how it works fine for the level adjustment layer but not the Hue / Saturation adjustment layer.

       

       

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        robertw44482386
        robertw44482386
        Inspiring
        September 2, 2026

        Bug still exists in 27.10. Can be reproduced by enclosing the layer in question inside a group, as has been mentioned below multiple times. 

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          LEMONardo
          Inspiring
          August 28, 2026

          ​@Srishti Bali 14 days ago you were looking forward to our response?

           

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          Srishti Bali
          Community Manager
          Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          September 17, 2026

          ​@LEMONardo 

           

          Thanks for confirming that the issue still persists, and apologies for the experience. I’ve already shared this with the team, and they’re actively working on it.

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          Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
          Jason21890270dakm
          Participant
          August 27, 2026

          Updated to 27.9.1 get it fixed guys ...this is actually really pathetic been going for months now...especially as a subscription service, you guys are too comfortable.

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            Srishti Bali
            Community Manager
            Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            August 13, 2026

            Hi all,

             

            We have recently released build 27.9.1, which includes fixes for similar issues. Could you please install the latest build 27.9.1 and let us know if you are still experiencing this issue?

            Looking forward to your response.

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            Thanks, Srishti Bali | Community & Engagement Strategist, Digital Imaging | Adobe
            LEMONardo
            Inspiring
            August 13, 2026

            ​@Srishti_Bali ​@Srishti Bali 

             

            No. It has NOT been fixed in Photoshop 27.9.1 as of Aug 14, 2026.

             

            I previously provided a simpler way to 100% reproduce this bug, but threaded replies get buried easily in this new forum. So I’m gonna post it here again:

            1. Create or open any image
            2. Create a group and wrap a layer in it
            3. Flatten the group (⌘+E)
            4. Create a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer
            5. There is your bug, simple as that.

             

             

            Please talk to the engineering team and find out if this error code (0ddf78.171) helps locating the bad codes. I believe they are related.

             

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            Dziekonski Photography
            Participant
            July 22, 2026

            Just following up to see if this is something that Adobe is looking into or planning to fix. Been dealing with this for over a year now.

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              Sameer K
              Community Manager
              Sameer KCommunity Manager
              Community Manager
              July 23, 2026

              Thanks for the comment. The fix is in the pipeline. You can also check Photoshop (beta) from the Creative Cloud desktop app > Apps > Beta Apps section to verify if the issue exists.


              Thanks!
              Sameer K
              (Type '@' and type my name to mention me when you reply)

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              Klaus Madengruber
              Klaus Madengruber
              Participant
              July 3, 2026

              Is this ever going to get fixed. I feel like it got worse again with the last update. I'm working in 27.8 on an M3 Mac Studio. 
              To me it only ever happens when I’m working in 16bit and the files are quite large. 

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                Vanessa5D61
                Participant
                June 27, 2026

                This issue is so annoying - I get it intermittently too, usually when I’m in a hurry to finish some work (of course).  It’s happening again today… The first time it happened (over a year ago) I assumed it was me as I was still ‘relatively’ new to PS so it’s disappointing to read that this has been a known issue for so long - especially considering the subscription price.

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