Brush tool not working after noticed layer in title of file and deleting layer

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September 4, 2025
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I was trying to move a selection and kept just getting a squirrely line when I noticed the file name had layer in it. I clicked on layer at the top and deleted it but apparently there were 2 layers so I had to do it again. Now my file name is OK and moving a selection works. However I wanted to use the brush tool which is white to brush over parts of the file, but it doesn't work.

It works fine on other files.

Correct answer Linda306874202h5p

Actually I saved the file and when reopened it, the problem went away.

davescm

Community Expert

Can you please add a full screen screenshot including the options bar and layers panel when you are trying to use the brush.

Dave

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Linda306874202h5pAuthorCorrect answer

Inspiring

Actually I saved the file and when reopened it, the problem went away.

kglad

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assuming ps because of past posts.

in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.

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