Object Selection Tool Causes Layer to Turn Blue

[stevenr75066591]

Photoshop Version 23.0.1

MacOS Big Sur 11.6

Suddenly, every time I try using the Object Selection tool, the layer turns light blue, and I can't select anything. I've attached before and after screenshots. Anyone seen this behavior before? I don't believe I changed any settings. Thanks.

[Earth Oliver]

read the new version patch notes... that's a feature.

[stevenr75066591]

Great, thanks. How do I turn off that behavior?

[Conrad C · Accepted solution]

Before you turn it off, study how the new Object Finder option works. When an area of a layer turns blue, that means the new Object Finder feature has identified an object, so all you have to do is click the blue silhouette and it turns into a selection. Just clicking to select is faster and less effort than having to drag that tool around the object.

It can identify multiple subjects on a layer. There is an option to Mask All Objects, which in one step creates a separate mask for each identified object on a layer. Overall, Object Finder has the potential to save large amounts of time.

If you must use it the older, slower way, turn off Object Finder.

[Earth Oliver]

Tool options are in the Options Bar... for all tools.

[stevenr75066591]

Thanks so much. Very helpful. I will explore the new feature before invoking the nuclear option. Have a great weekend.