Clipping mask not working

[skinneyfat]

Hi, I have 2 layers. I'm trying to make a clipping mask in between them both and when I try (using alt+click in between both) all I get is a downward facing arrow to the left of the top layer. There is no colored box next to it. How do I get the box back?

[Trevor.Dennis · Accepted solution]

I am not entirely sure of what you are having difficulty with.  If it is with creating the clipping mask, then you might be better right clicking the upper layer.

Which will produce this.  The upper red circle is only visible where it coincides (overlaps) the green rectangle on the layer it is clipped to

I don't understand what the missing Coloured Box might be.  Can you paste a screen shot of your workspace and image with the layers panel showing?

[skinneyfat]

I was just now able to get back to it. I was mistaking clipping with solid color adjustment layers. Thanks for the clarification.