hello. I'm having difficulty with the keybind for the [Brush to Eraser toggle]. I'm using Photoshop CC 2024 on Windows and no matter what key I set the keybind shortcut to, it just doesnt work.
At first i thought it may be because I'm using a special character for the toggle, so I changed it to the letter 'm' and yet it still doesnt work. I've tried searching for answers but everyone is using the Tilde key on default for the shortcut. but I did not have that on default, and when I to change it to the Tilde key, it shows an error.
 
I then tried to change an existing shortcut keybind, The [Brush] shortcut, just to make sure that it isnt an issue with me manually setting keybinds. But even as I changed the [Brush] keybind, it works, so the issue isnt me changing the keybind.
Another solution I've seen other people give is to check the [Spring-loaded Tool Shortcuts] and I have that enabled already.
I'm at a loss of what to do. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Spring-loaded shortcuts work well for me; I am using the 26.4.1 release. However, let me guess you have difficulties understanding how Spring Loaded Shortcuts function: with the Brush tool active, press and hold the letter E (the shortcut for Eraser). This will instantly switch to the Eraser, allowing you to paint to erase, stop painting then release the letter E.
Another option is to press the Tilde key to erase with the brush
(does the same thing as actually changing the Brush Mode to Clear in the tool options bar)
(doesn't work if one does have a keyboard shortcut set for Brush Toggle Erase)
https://andrewhaysom.myportfolio.com/tilde-backquote-key-turns-brush-into-eraser
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