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Photoshop 27.10 · Fixed bug

Command key sets layer opacity to 50% after Home recents open

Adobe marked this bug fixed on October 6, 2026, in an update after Photoshop 27.10, where it was reported.

Status
Marked fixed by Adobe
Severity
Minor
Affects
Specific feature
System
Windows and macOS

Workaround · if you stay on Photoshop 27.10

Open via File → Open, or click in the document or press Esc before using Command; or disable the Home screen.

Timeline

  1. Sep 22, 2026Reported on Photoshop 27.10.0
  2. Oct 6, 2026Adobe started tracking itnow Released
  3. Oct 6, 2026Marked fixed by Adobein a later update

The report

2 votes · 3 replies

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

“P: Command key changes layer opacity to 50% after opening a file from Home Screen Recents”

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