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Photoshop 27.9 · Fixed bug

Gradient tool options bar changes have no effect

Adobe marked this bug fixed, in an update after Photoshop 27.9, where it was reported.

Status
Marked fixed by Adobe
Severity
Major
Affects
Common workflow
System
Windows and macOS

Workaround · if you stay on Photoshop 27.9

Change gradient settings from the Properties panel instead of the Options bar.

Timeline

  1. Aug 20, 2026Reported on Photoshop 27.9.1
  2. Date unknownMarked fixed by Adobein a later update

The report

1 vote · 4 replies

Reported on Windows by 1 person, on macOS by 3 (from the report and 4 replies).

“P: PS v27.9.1 Gradient Tool Options Bar Not Functioning”

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