Error Message when attempting to use: Alt-Click to define a source point to be used to repair the image

[mclpaul]

Hi,

I am new to Photoshop and I have been receiving this errror message when I attempt to use the spot healing brush tool. I do not get it all the time. Am I doing something wrong with my layers?

Paul

[Chuck Uebele]

Alt-click is for the clone tool. The spot healing brush doesn't require a source. So no alt click.

[jane-e]

Hi mclpaul​

In addition to the Clone tool, the Healing brush requires Option (Alt) + Click. As Chuck says, the Spot Healing Brush does not.

Since you are asking about your Layers, check the Options bar for whichever of these tools you are using and ask again if it still doesn't make sense.

[branjoss26]

good evening I'm having the same problem, I checked and yes i do have selected the current layer, what else i can do? I do not think I am doing something wrong HELP HELP

[mclpaul]

Thank you very much. That exactly what the problem was.

[DeanUtian]

This discussion may be helpful:

Alt-click not working for clone stamp. Frustration ++++

[The Lensman]

I have this same problem.  I don't see a solution here. Can someone please help?