Photoshop Tool Selection Question: How do I use the "Block" Eraser Tool so it is erasing to a white background not a transparent background? I need to write a line with it in white for...

Kaytlyn Loc: Southern California

How do I use the "Block" Eraser Tool so it is erasing to a white background not a transparent background? I need to write a line with it in white for an assignment not the transparent checkered background. I have tried different colors, adding another layer, nothing is working.

Thank You for your time,
Kaytlyn

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Kaytlyn wrote:

How do I use the "Block" Eraser Tool so it is erasing to a white background not a transparent background? I need to write a line with it in white for an assignment not the transparent checkered background. I have tried different colors, adding another layer, nothing is working.

Thank You for your time,
Kaytlyn

The way I'd do this is to create a duplicate of your background layer, create a new layer - name it white, fill the new layer with white, move the white layer below the copied background layer. Now your layers should be in this order.

Copied Background Layer
White filled layer
Original(locked) Background Layer

Turn the original background layer off.

Now when you erase anything on the copied background layer white will show through.
--Bob

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

I never had such problem in Photoshop CC. What software are you using? Try Layer, Dublicate layer, select Background layer, Select, Select all, Edit, fill with white, select Background copy in Laer palet. Now you can use eraser tool.

Kaytlyn wrote:

How do I use the "Block" Eraser Tool so it is erasing to a white background not a transparent background? I need to write a line with it in white for an assignment not the transparent checkered background. I have tried different colors, adding another layer, nothing is working.

Thank You for your time,
Kaytlyn

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Not sure if this will help you for what your trying to do, but you can change the background (checkerboard transparency) to white in Preferences> Trnsparency & Gamut> select custom under grid colors > in color picker chose White...RGB to 255,255,255

Kaytlyn Loc: Southern California

OnDSnap wrote:

Not sure if this will help you for what your trying to do, but you can change the background (checkerboard transparency) to white in Preferences> Trnsparency & Gamut> select custom under grid colors > in color picker chose White...RGB to 255,255,255

Hello OnDSnap,
Your sequence of steps worked! I tried the other suggested steps but kept getting the transparent background. Thank You all so much for the advice. Now it is on to the next assignment.
I have another silly question. When I am doing things with PS where I need the transparent background I am assuming I will change this back in the same sequence, only change it to transparent?

Thank You,
Kaytlyn

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Kaytlyn wrote:

Hello OnDSnap,
Your sequence of steps worked! I tried the other suggested steps but kept getting the transparent background. Thank You all so much for the advice. Now it is on to the next assignment.
I have another silly question. When I am doing things with PS where I need the transparent background I am assuming I will change this back in the same sequence, only change it to transparent?

Thank You,
Kaytlyn

Yes, correct...anytime I make a change, be it preferences or a tool/file specific setting, I change it back to it's default (usually), some will retain the new settings and can drive you battie if you forget you made the change when you open a new file and something strange is happening and you don't recall what changes you made. You can however create a new work space with certain settings that you use often (top right corner) and switch to it (workspace) based on needs. Then just switch back and forth as needed. Actions can also be created to make common tasks quicker...

Kaytlyn Loc: Southern California

OnDSnap wrote:

Yes, correct...anytime I make a change, be it pref... (show quote)

Thanks for this information. I am learning all this as I go through my classes. Thanks for taking the time.
Kaytlyn

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Kaytlyn wrote:

Thanks for this information. I am learning all this as I go through my classes. Thanks for taking the time.
Kaytlyn

Anytime, enjoy your classes.

infocus Loc: Australia

rmalarz wrote:

The way I'd do this is to create a duplicate of your background layer, create a new layer - name it white, fill the new layer with white, move the white layer below the copied background layer. Now your layers should be in this order.

Copied Background Layer
White filled layer
Original(locked) Background Layer

Turn the original background layer off.

Now when you erase anything on the copied background layer white will show through.
--Bob

This is the simplest and sure fire way to do what you want malarz.

sbschippers Loc: Baltimore MD

Why are you erasing to add a line?
Just create a new layer on top of your background layer and use one of the drawing tools to add a white line.

Kaytlyn Loc: Southern California

sbschippers wrote:

Why are you erasing to add a line?
Just create a new layer on top of your background layer and use one of the drawing tools to add a white line.

I had to do a particular assigned task for school to show the use of different uses of the eraser tool, using it as a hard round brush etc., and when I got to the block tool when I used the block tool it was erasing to the transparent layer (which is normal under normal circumstances), but I had to have white showing not the transparent layer.
I am still learning PS so I appreciate your suggestion.

Thank You,
Kaytlyn