Changing the way Tools are selected

[kompetenzboy]

Hello, I am using Photoshop for drawing and have problems with the way changing to a new tool works. For example I have a hotkey on my tablet set to the eraser which works fine but i would love to make a second use of the button to disable the eraser and move back to the previously selected tool or the brush and i have absolutely no idea where i could change the settings for such a function or if its even possible. Another problem i have is with the eye dropper. Is it possible to make the eye dropper only work while I hold down the hotkey instead of completely changing to it? I am very new to Photoshop and have recently moved there from Krita where these functions were given. I hope one of you can help me with my problem. Many Thanks and a great Day!

[jane-e]

Hi

To temporarily switch to another tool, simply press and hold the shortcut, use the tool, and when you release you will be back on the tool you were using.

• For the Eraser, press and hold E and use it, then release
• For the Eyedropper, press and hold I and use it, then release.

~ Jane

[gangeek]

holding down ALT also switches your tool to the eyedropper. When you release ALT, you are select back to your previously tool.