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Hi all! I'm using Photoshop 24.1.1 on my iMac running OS Ventura 13.2.1. I'm having a weird problem with Photoshop. When I'm on the layers panel, and I click the icon at the bottom of that panel to add an adjustment layer, it does add it... I can see it in the layers. BUT... no secondary panel pops up where I can adjust the settings for that adjustment layer.
What can I do about this? Let me know if I'm not explaining it well.
Thanks.
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Hi, did you have a secondary screen that's been removed?
Does it work if you add them from the adjustments panel?
Or from Layer>New Adjustment Layer>...
Did you try resetting your preferences with the manual method?
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually it lets you keep a copy on the desktop that you can use to revert the process.
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Thanks for the reply! I do have a secondary screen, but it's up and running just fine (and has been).
But... I tried adding an adjustment using the adjustments panel (I've never used that before! LOL) and it worked just fine. So what does that mean? Weird.
And no, I haven't tried resetting my preferences. I guess I should try that. Thanks again!
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Perhaps try a thorough reset of Photoshop preferences?
(read this entire post before acting please)
Resetting restores Photoshop's internal preferences, which are saved when Photoshop closes.
If they become corrupt then various issues can occur.
Hereās some info on how to do that:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html
Manually removing preferences files is the most complete method for restoring Photoshop to its default state:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually
Note re macOS: The user Library folder is hidden by default.
To access files in the hidden user Library folder, see here for how to access hidden user library files.
https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html
Unexpected behavior may indicate damaged preferences. Restoring preferences to their default settings is a good idea when trying to troubleshoot unexpected behaviors in Photoshop. check out the video
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#reset_preferences
Learn how to access and modify Photoshop preferences and customize per your frequent workflows
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html
And hereās an earlier forum discussion as an aid to understanding
You may want to backup your settings and custom presets, brushes & actions before restoring Photoshop's preferences.
Here is general info about that: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#BackupPhotoshoppreferences
Before you reset your preferences
in case of future issues, I suggest you make a copy as Adobe may need one to check problematic references.
Quit Photoshop.
Go to Photoshop's Preferences folder
Preferences file locations: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/preference-file-names-locations-photoshop.html\
[on MacOS see: Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings
Note for those on macOS: - be aware that the user Library folder is hidden by default on macOS.
https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html
In the Finder, open the āGoā menu whilst holding down the Option (Alt) key.
Library will now appear in the list - below the current user's āhomeā directory. ]
Now you can drag the entire Adobe Photoshop [Version] Settings folder to the desktop or somewhere safe as a back-up of your settings.
Note for those on macOS:
Preference preservation is affected by macOS permissions,
youāll need to allow Photoshop āFull Disk Accessā in your Mac OS Preferences/Security and Privacy
It may even be time to reinstall Photoshop.
Itās recommended that you use the Adobe CC cleaner tool to remove all traces first.
(See above about preserving preferences though! Itās worth preserving them unless they are corrupted.)
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html
Uninstall Photoshop BUT make sure to choose the option āYes, remove app preferenceā.
Once that process finishes, start the installation process and look into the āAdvanced Optionsā. Uncheck āImport previous settings and preferencesā and choose to āRemove old versionsā.
I hope this helps
neil barstow, colourmanagement net :: adobe forum volunteer
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