I can't use Eyedropper tool

[rihook79215300]

I don't know why but suddenly I can't use this tool because it suddenly creates strange icon or something

also Material drop tool has same problem

What happened?

[davescm · Accepted solution]

That is the 3D material eyedropper. Have you switched to the 3D workspace?

If so go to the top right of the Photoshop Window, click the down arrow and choose a different workspace (e.g Essentials or Photography ...etc

Dave

[rihook79215300]

Oh, Thank you so much!

[davescm]

You're welcome

Dave

[Kristen31084992ft4x]

Any other solutions if this didnt work? I'm in the essentials workspace but still getting the 3D eyedropper

[jane-e]

@Kristen31084992ft4x 

One way is this:

Select the Move tool first, then go to Window menu > Arrange > Reset Essentials Workspace.

Jane

[piplu]

I had the same problem. thank you davescm to solved it.

[SergNY]

I have BIG problem with eyedropper tool. When I choose it or try to change color, all bottons Photoshop blokked even the botton to close Photoshop. I can close Photoshop only throug Task Manager where i can end work Photoshop. 

[default5tw7263vj9f7]

Dear Dave,

Thank you,

Your answer worked.

Jim