Where is the background and magic eraser tool in photoshop cc?

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In photoshop cc, when I choose to use eraser, I do not see the background or magic eraser tool options I see in videos, why? I am trying to learn to crop a face out of one picture and put it in another, and can't get what I need to do it. Is there a manual for photoshop cc?Thanks

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Louise24776988aa44

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Well, it's 2022 and this just happened to me after their latest update. Thanks Adobe. Why is this still happening?

I eventually found the solution here. Just in case you missed it, or wanted an up to date answer...the solution is Edit > Toolbar > Restore defaults

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courth26657345

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Hello! So I was having the same problem after I updated my Photoshop. I found Magic Eraser, and a bunch of other tools I was missing in a weird new spot. It is under the zoom button now. I attached a picture because I don't know how else to explain it.

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Talltexan

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A picture is worth 1000 words. Thanks

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jgrummel

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To Illustrate what Silkrooster said:

Hope this helps!

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patern stamp tool helps in putting textures as the background on Canvas. भाबेश

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Silkrooster

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Just hold down the mouse botton on the eraser tool for the pop up to show the background eraser tool. or shift+e repeatedly until the tool you want appears. This keyboard shortcut will switch between the multiple eraser tools in that popup menu. Once it is visible you can get back to that tool by using the e key by itself or clicking on it.

That said the background eraser tool is not required, it just makes it a bit easier. The normal eraser tool can erase the background if the background layer is unlocked. (assuming that is the layer you are working on) To unlock that layer just drag the padlock to the trashcan, or double click on that layer where you can name the layer if you choose and click ok.

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