Resetting the Clone Stamp Tool in Adobe Photoshop allows you to quickly return its settings to their default state. This can be useful if you've adjusted various parameters and want to start fresh.
To reset the Clone Stamp Tool to its default settings, follow these steps based on the standard Photoshop interface:
Steps to Reset the Clone Stamp Tool
Here are the precise steps to reset the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop:
- Activate the Tool: First, ensure the Clone Stamp Tool is selected. You can activate it by pressing the "S" key on your keyboard.
- Access Options: Secondly, locate and click on the icon representing the Clone Stamp in the upper setting bar (this bar is commonly known as the Options bar). Clicking this icon often reveals a context menu or allows interaction with the tool's options.
- Find Reset Option: Now, on the right side of this panel or context menu that appears after clicking the icon, you will see the "Reset Tool" option. This option is typically accompanied by a gear icon.
- Confirm Reset: Click on "Reset Tool". Your Clone Stamp Tool is now reset to the default setting.
Following these steps will restore all parameters like brush size, hardness, opacity, blend mode, and sample type to their factory defaults.
Quick Reference Table:
| Action | Method | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Select Tool | Press S | Keyboard |
| Access Reset | Click the Clone Stamp Tool icon | Upper setting bar (Options bar) |
| Reset | Click "Reset Tool" (often with gear icon) | Right side of the Options bar panel/menu |
By performing these actions, you ensure that the Clone Stamp Tool behaves as it did when you first started using Photoshop or last reset your tools.
