Why is Photoshop not letting me use the brush tool?

To reset the brush tool, activate the brush tool by pressing B and click on the drop-down menu beside the brush icon in the settings bar. Next, click the gear icon and then select “Reset Tool.” This will bring the brush tool back to its default settings and should solve any major issues that you aren’t able to solve.

How do you fix could not use the Move tool because the target channel is hidden?

Could not use move tool because the target channels is hidden

1. Use keyboard shortcut, press [Q] again;
2. Click “Select” from main menu and then un-tick “Edit in quick mask mode”;
3. Select “Channels” panel and delete Alpha layer.

How do you unlock the brush in Photoshop?

To unlock the tip, click the lock icon . To save the brush for use later, choose New Brush Preset from the Brush panel menu. Note: To save your new brush permanently or distribute it to other users, you must save the brush as part of a set of brushes.

How do I reset my brush in Photoshop?

Reset the Brush Tool To return to the default set of brushes, open the Brush Picker fly-out menu and choose Reset Brushes. You’ll get a dialog box with the choice to either replace the current brushes or simply append the default brush set at the end of the current set.

How do you unlock a locked layer?

If you want to lock a group of layers you can select multiple layers and then click the Lock button. You’ll now see a little padlock symbol beside each locked layer. To unlock a layer, simply select it and click the Lock button again. The padlock symbol should disappear.

What does it mean to lock a layer?

When a layer is locked, none of the objects on that layer can be modified until you unlock the layer. Locking layers reduces the possibility of modifying objects accidentally.

What does it mean when Target Channel is hidden?

photoshop target channel is hidde If you get this error while trying to select object with Move Tool [V] it means that have entered “Edit in quick mask mode”. If you are using keyboard shortcut it is that most likely you have accidentally hit [Q].

What does the target channel is hidden mean?

How do I turn off Quick Mask mode in Photoshop?

When you’re ready with your selection, you can press Q again or click the Edit in Standard Mode button in the Tools panel to exit the Quick Mask. The overlay disappears, and a selection outline appears. Your selection is ready and waiting for your next command.