Quick Answer: How Do I View a Layer Mask in Photoshop?

Shift + Alt and click on the mask.

How do I show the layer mask in Photoshop?

Hold Shift + Alt and click on your layer mask. Your mask will be highlighted in red, with your photo still showing. You can view the mask of a layer overlaid on top of the canvas by pressing (backslash, usually the key above return).

How do I edit a layer mask in Photoshop?

Edit layer masks

1. In the Layers panel, select the layer containing the mask you want to edit.
2. Click the Mask thumbnail in the Layers panel.
3. Select any of the editing or painting tools. …
4. Do one of the following: …
5. (Optional) To edit the layer instead of the layer mask, select it by clicking its thumbnail in the Layers panel.