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Prof. Jenkins
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May 24, 2023
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24.5.0: Quick Mask Mode ability to make a gradient selection?

  • May 24, 2023
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I just tried to do something in the newest Photoshop (24.5.0) that I have done for many years with PS: making a quick gradient selection with the gradient tool in Quick Mask mode. Now when I try the same, it creates a black to white gradient as if I wasn't in Quick Mask Mode, but adds this to a new layer. In the past, Quick Mask Mode shows the red mask and then toggling the Quick Mask button off makes it a selection. Simple. Seems something was fixed that wasn't broken. Any ideas how to get this option back with the new version? (Or how to return to the previous version?) 

I am using a MacBook Pro (Apple M1) with OS Ventura 13.4.

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    Correct answer Mihaela Ps

    Hello @Prof. Jenkins we are working toward a fix for this issue. Please look for it with the June update of Photoshop. Thanks

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    Mihaela PsCorrect answer
    Adobe Employee
    June 6, 2023

    Hello @Prof. Jenkins we are working toward a fix for this issue. Please look for it with the June update of Photoshop. Thanks

      ClaudiaR99
      Community Manager
      ClaudiaR99Community Manager
      Community Manager
      May 26, 2023

      Hello @Prof. Jenkins  thank you for bringing this to our attention. I'd like to understand a bit more of the steps in your workflow. Could you let me know what is it that you are trying to achieve and the steps taken? 

      If you can share a screen capture of your image and layers it would be very helpful. 

       

      Thanks! Claudia

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      Prof. JenkinsAuthor
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      May 28, 2023

      Hi, Claudia ... the answer and screenshot that Jeff Arola supplied first with my question was the fix. What he showed with that solution is what I was used to doing with the Quick Mask Mode and Gradient Tool. Thank you!

      The Art of Retouching
      The Art of Retouching
      Inspiring
      May 30, 2023

      To be clear, this did not work for me at all.. Windows 11, Photoshop 24.5.0. My Gradient Tool, was/is set to Classic, and it still creates a Vector Layer, not a Gradient on Quick Mask.

        Jeff Arola
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        Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        May 24, 2023

        With the Gradient Tool selected enable Classic Gradient in the tool options bar before using in the Quick Mask Mode.

         

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          Alexa28342846urle
          Participating Frequently
          June 5, 2023

          Hello @Jeff Arola , I too am experiencing this issue and can't create a gradient select as I did in the past.  Setting the top right dropdown to 'Classic gradient' (from 'Gradient') doesn't appear to work.  I can't seem to make any impact with this tool.  

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          Alexa28342846urle
          Participating Frequently
          June 5, 2023

          Can you post a screenshot including the image, tool options bar and layers panel?


          Here is the screen shot. Thanks.

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