Cursor change from brush size to cross (precise)

[soleah]

This happens to me every now and then. The painting cursor in PS would suddenly change from brush size to a cross. Result, I couldn't figure out if brush size is too large for the area I'm fixing.

The painting cursor setting in Display&Cursor preferences is still set at "brush size."

Closing PS and running it again won't correct the problem, but if I reboot the system, the painting cursor would turn back to brush size again.

Is there another way of fixing this problem without rebooting the system? Thanks.

[soleah]

This is weird. After opening this thread, I went back to working in PS and voila! The painting cursor is in brush size again. First time it happened without me rebooting the system.

Anyway, I still need help on this because it happens from time to time.

[palms]

If like me you are going to want to kick yourself when you know the answer ! !
Check your caps lock key ( it toggles between the two )

Palms

[Syd]

Caps Lock toggles between Precise (cross hairs) and Actual brush size. There is no need to reboot your system. Just press Caps Lock and it will revert back immediately.

Syd

[soleah]

That's it?

Yeah, I feel like kicking myself right now. This is embarassing.

Thanks, guys!

[palms]

Originally Posted by soleah

That's it?

Yeah, I feel like kicking myself right now. This is embarassing.

Thanks, guys!

hey been there done that, that's how i learnt

Palms

[Stroker]

Glad this has been resolved with caps locks. But, just for fun, give this a romp:
Stupid Mistakes and Foibles
Might be a nugget in there that saves you some hair.

[soleah]

Stroker, you just saved me from another embarassing moment. I was about to create a thread for Stupid Mistake # 2: Color Picker.

Thanks.

[NancyJ]

Originally Posted by soleah

That's it?

Yeah, I feel like kicking myself right now. This is embarassing.

Thanks, guys!

Dont be embarrassed - I asked the same question 6 months ago