Using Keyboard shortcut to change tool causes tool to bounce back to previously used tool

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Long time power used here. In 24.7.0on Mac OS 13.1Mac Book Pro 16-inch 2021 M1 Max When on a layer or layer mask and using a keyboard shortcut to select another tool the program switches to the tool but then immediately switches back to the previous tool selected. Each time I use the quick key to try and switch it continues to switch back over and over again. I have to completely click out of the layer I am on or the layer mask I am in to clear the issue or manually click the other tool. Seems to only be an issue when using a key board shortcut for that tools. It doesnt matter what tool I'm in, it seems to happen on every tool. It happens the most when I'm on a mask and trying to paint on a mask. Restarting the program or full computer restart does not fix the issue. This just popped up in my most recent upgrade to 24.7.0.

D Fosse · Accepted Answer

This is a feature, not a bug!

It's known as "spring-loaded shortcuts". It lets you quickly switch to a different tool, then resume what you were doing without missing a beat.

You're just holding the key too long. You can adjust the timing, or turn it off entirely, in Preferences.

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