SFL Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) The other day I was watching a PS video tutorial and suddenly noticed that when an adjustment layer (curve, level, or solid fill, etc) is added, also a white mask is added to the layer automatically. So I checked my PS (CS6) but it wasn’t the case. To double check, I looked at my PS CS6 reference book (Martin Evening), the illustrations also showed white masks with adjustment layers. I must have turned something off inadvertently. I looked through menus and preferences etc and searched it on the internet to correct it but no success. Could anyone please tell me how I can have it back? I use masks a lot so this automatic addition of layer masks will be a time saver in the long run. Sung Edited April 29, 2020 by SFL adding more details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I have never seen this and I don't know how it is possible to get an adjustment layer without a layer mask. However, as you probably know, it is a trivial matter to add a layer mask to any layer by clicking a button at the bottom of the layers panel or using a keyboard shortcut so it is not a killer deal really although it is intriguing how it has happened. Have you tried reverting your workspace to default and seeing if that works. I guess you could reset Photoshop prefs as a last resort. If nobody gives you an answer here then I would suggest asking on the Adobe forums. The proper term is a layer mask and it can be white or black when added to reveal or hide the adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Thanks MDM. Yes, it is simple to add a 'layer mask' (I only called it 'white' layer as opposed to 'black' layer) but I was scratching my head why it is happening. I use 'short cuts' quite a lot so I was wondering if I did something without knowing it. It really baffles me. Yesterday, I tried with default workspace but it didn't work. As you say it is not a big deal, but it is irritating. 🙁 Perhaps I just forget it and continue working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) I understand why you are trying to figure it out. It would bug me too if it happened to me 😀. Please post back when you do. I recommend asking on the Adobe forums as somebody will know what is happening. Sorry I can't help. Edited April 29, 2020 by MDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 No, worries. You are always helpful. I thank you for that. I will of course let everyone know if it is figured out. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Open the Adjustments panel. In the panel menu, select 'Add mask by default' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) @Sprocket Excellent!!!! Thank you so much, Sprocket. I missed that 'On the fly' menu! 😀 Stay safe @MDM The answer is revealed. Edited April 29, 2020 by SFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Great and interesting to know. I never use the adjustments panel as I do everything related to adjustments from custom shortcuts or the layers panel and had forgotten the adjustments panel even existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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