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Photoshop 27.9 · Fixed bug

Edit Stroke applies previous color instead of dialog choice

Fixed in Photoshop 27.11, according to Adobe’s release notes. The bug was reported for Photoshop 27.9.1.

Status
Fixed in 27.11
Severity
Major
Affects
Common workflow
System
Windows and macOS

The fix · Photoshop 27.11

“Edit > Stroke used the previously selected color instead of the newly chosen color on the first attempt.”
Adobe’s release notes

Workaround · if you stay on Photoshop 27.9

Add stroke via layer Blending Options (right-click the layer) instead of Edit > Stroke.

Timeline

  1. Aug 7, 2026Reported on Photoshop 27.9.1
  2. Oct 6, 2026Adobe started tracking itnow Released
  3. Oct 5, 2026Fixed in Photoshop 27.11per Adobe’s release notes

The report

0 votes · 3 replies

“P: PS 27.9.1 Edit > Stroke uses the last used color”

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