Quick Mask?

[susan m1033535]

I was sent here to request that QUICK MASK be added as tool in Elements.  I use it a lot in PS5.  I can no longer update my OS without losing PS, but can't migrate to Elements without the Quick Mask feature.

[Greg_S.]

There is a hidden Quick Mask mode in Photoshop Elements.  Take a look at this video tutorial to see how it operates.

But, I have to ask you why you need a Quick Mask?  There are many other tools that will do the same thing.

[susan m1033535]

Thank you for your reply! That looks very interesting, but does not function the same way Quick Mask does in PS 5.  I use it all the time to fine tune selections.   I have Elements, but don't use it often.  I have found it does not work as efficiently as PS does for me in most areas.   Could you steer me the other tools you mention?  Some day I will have to use Elements when I update my OS.  I'm currently running Mac 10.14.6  and I will lose PS when I update.  PS will not run in the newer OS versions.

[Greg_S.]

@susan m1033535, which version of Elements do you have?  And can you give us a little more information about what kind of selections you are making and for what purpose?

[susan m1033535]

I have Elements 2018.  In PS, I use quick mask to fine tune a selection.  I can add to, or subtract from, a selection by using either the paint brush or the eraser.  And I can select any color I want for the mask.  I make selections for a lot of different reasons.  .... changing color...add on its own layer...repeat it somewhere else...extractions...edit just a specific part of a photo...does that make sense?

[Greg_S.]

I believe the Refine Selection Brush tool will do what you want to do.

In case you are not familiar with this tool here is a video tutorial.

[susan m1033535]

Looks interesting.  Not as accurate as quick mask, but an alternative when I can no longer use PS5.  I will give it a try!  

Thanks!