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Eraser tool not working

Community Beginner ,
Dec 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

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I've been using the eraser tool in PhotoShop all day, every day, and it suddenly stopped working. I'm on the correct layer, no layers are locked, and the other tools work. I've tried closing and reopening the file and restarting the application. Any thoughts as to what may be going on here? 

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Community Expert , Dec 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

@Rich31668678dfqc 

 

Try resetting the Eraser tool. Right-click the tool in the options bar (not Tools panel) and choose Reset tool. It could be the opacity or a blending mode, for instance.

 

Jane

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Dec 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

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@Rich31668678dfqc can you show a screenshot of your workspace with the image and layers panel open and the eraser selected.

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@Rich31668678dfqc 

 

Try resetting the Eraser tool. Right-click the tool in the options bar (not Tools panel) and choose Reset tool. It could be the opacity or a blending mode, for instance.

 

Jane

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Community Beginner ,
Dec 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

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You are a life-saver, Jane. Thank you so much!

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Dec 20, 2023 Dec 20, 2023

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You're welcome, @Rich31668678dfqc , I'm glad it's fixed for you now 😊

 

Jane

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Feb 03, 2024 Feb 03, 2024

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I'm not using a mouse to right click. Who uses a mouse?

 

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Feb 03, 2024 Feb 03, 2024

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I'm not using a mouse to right click. Who uses a mouse?

By lloughry@mac.com

 

I'm confused by your question. I just searched this thread and you are the only one who used the word "mouse". You didn't say what device you are using, but you can right-click with a trackpad, Apple Pencil, stylus, et cetera. Use Help for your device if you don't know how to change the settings, as this is not a Photoshop question.

 

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Mar 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024

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This just happened to me too!

I feel a bit crazy as this has never happened!

embarrassing question, but where is the options bar for the eraser? Thx 

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024

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Upper left corner. 

Screen Shot 2024-03-13 at 2.50.04 PM.png

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Apr 26, 2024 Apr 26, 2024

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My erazer is just doing dots, cannot erase while dragging the brush or block. 

Resetting the tool, and all tools didn't help.

Would greatly appreciate help,

Michael

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Community Expert ,
Apr 26, 2024 Apr 26, 2024

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Check your brush settings to make sure your spacing is set to 1.

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Apr 28, 2024 Apr 28, 2024

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For Brush tool there is Mode, Opacity, Smoothing and Flow. I cannot find Spacing.

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Aug 04, 2024 Aug 04, 2024

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Screenshot (3).png

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Aug 04, 2024 Aug 04, 2024

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would someone please help me with eraser tool of PS-2024. just  a click and it removes everthing in 45 degree angle. first 2 lines have 13 pixels and next 7 line of 1 pixel. 

I have done everything mentioned in this page, like reset and all.

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Aug 28, 2024 Aug 28, 2024

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@Sri Nrisimha what are you using for an input device? If using a tablet/pen that looks like an input error.

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 29, 2024

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I am using mouse. I have installed PS in other system also.

But same problem. Is my system incapable of using PS 2024?

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Aug 29, 2024 Aug 29, 2024

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Is my system incapable of using PS 2024?
By @Sri Nrisimha

 

We can't say without knowing anything about your system. Here are the system requirements:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

If you still aren't sure, go to Help > System Info > Copy, then paste the entire contents into a reply window.

Jane

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