Paths panel overview

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Select a path
Deselect a path
Change the size of path thumbnails
Change a path’s stacking order

The Paths panel (Window > Paths) lists the name and a thumbnail image of each saved path, the current work path, and the current vector mask. Turning thumbnails off can improve performance. To view a path, you must first select it in the Paths panel.

Paths panel

A.: Saved path
B.: Temporary work path
C.: Vector mask path (appears only when shape layer is selected)

Select a path

Click the path name in the Paths panel. Only one path can be selected at a time.

Deselect a path

Click in a blank area of the Paths panel or press Esc.

Change the size of path thumbnails

Choose Panel Options from the Paths panel menu, and select a size, or select None to turn off the display of thumbnails.

Change a path’s stacking order

Select the path in the Paths panel, and drag the path up or down. When the heavy black line appears in the desired location, release the mouse button.

Note: You cannot change the order of vector masks or working paths in the Paths panel.