Layer Mask Won't Disappear

Question

Hi,  I'm using Photoshop CS2 .  When I place a layer on top of a background and I click the Layer Mask Button, it won't disappear. I followed the Place Embedded instructions and when I click the Layer Mask button, it will show the white square next to the Layer but the Layer won't disappear.  I noticed my background was locked and I thought that might be the problem, so I made a duplicate, but the placed Layer still won't disappear.  The Layer is at "Normal" and Opacity is 100%, I've got black foreground and backgrounds.  I tried black foreground and white background in the tools area, but nothing seems to be working.  I'd really appreciate some help. Thank you!

Mohammad.Harb · Accepted Answer

the layer mask Color is White, which will reveal the entire layer, you need to fill the mask with Black, here are some tips:

click on the layer mask and invert the color ( ctrl + i )

Set the default colors to Black and white ( press D ) and then fill it with white ( ctrl + Backspace )

or

to Hide the layer before creating the Mask, Hold down the Alt key and Click on the mask icon

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