Can’t edit on a layer

[bethd93680341]

Hello

New to PS and I'm trying to edit on a layer.  I select add layer, select the layer, select a brush and nothing happens when I go to make the edit.  Adjustment layers seem to be fine.  I can apply edit to the background but not the layer.  Can anyone help me out? Thank you!

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

[Charu Rajput]

Hi,

Could you please share the following information with us

• OS version
• Photoshop version
• Are you sure, layer is not locked?

Also, did you try resetting your preferences from Preferences -> General -> Reset Preferences on Quit (as in screenshot)

or you can Reset the preferences by following steps on the below link

https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop/using/preferences.html

Let us know if this works for you.

[davescm]

The OP says they are a new user. As such it is a little early to recommend a preference reset. Let us see what a screenshot of the layers panel, toolbar and options bar look like first.

Dave

[jane-e]

Hi Beth,

• What kind of layer is it? A pixel layer, adjustment layer, type layer, or ?
• What is the opacity and blending mode of the layer?
• What settings do you have in the options bar? What blending mode? What opacity? What size brush?
• What color are you painting with?

If you don't know the answers, that's okay. Show us the panels the c_p asked for, and we'll be able to see it. Hold off on resetting preferences, as you may not need to.

~ Jane

[bethd93680341]

Hi,

Umm, not sure about everything you asked.  Here's a screenshot to start.  Thanks!

[jane-e]

Hi

You are using the Healing Brush (a very large one). Type "B" for the Brush tool and try that.

~ Jane

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Hurray for screenshots! 

[bethd93680341]

Hi,

Okay, the brushes seem to work (maybe) but in the tutorial I'm following I was trying to remove the bit of headboard.  When I select the healing tool, it doesn't work.  Sometimes I can see it being selected and then it just stays the same, other times after I use the healing took, the selection goes away entirely.  I can't figure it out!  Does the pen pressure alert icon have anything to do with it?

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Is the Tool set to »Sample All Layers«? 

I don’t use the »Narrow Options Bar«, so I am not familiar with those icons. 

[jane-e]

Hi

• If this is the part you are trying to remove, then your brush size of 275 is too big. Make it smaller.
  
• Same as c_p, I don't use the Narrow options bar, which is designed for small screens. You can turn it off here: Edit > Preferences > Interface >  Narrow Options Bar. Note that you will need to restart.
  
  
  
• If you enable Sample All Layers, the edits will show up on your new layer, leaving the original untouched. This is known as "non-destructive editing". You should be able to find Sample All Layers by using the Screen Tips. This is what it looks like without the narrow options bar.
  

Try this, and then lets look at the other issues. You mentioned a selection. Are you making one? With which tool?

~ Jane

[bethd93680341]

Yes, that did it!!!  I was wondering how to see those words that were showing on the tutorial (content aware, etc.)  I would never have figured this out without your help.  Thanks everyone!!  I'm sure this won't be my last question. 🙂

[jane-e]

You are welcome, Beth. We are happy to help.

~ Jane