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Kit-V:
As a longtime Mac & Lightroom user, I decided that there are a few things that I need to learn in Photoshop; for example, the Clone Stamp Tool. Although the use of the tool seems to be rather straightforward, I have an embarrassingly remedial question. First, I Option-click on the "source" to begin the clone. Releasing the the Option key, I move the "circle" onto my "target". When I attempt to paint over the target, the source pixels do not transfer. I am using an Apple trackpad & painting with a 3-finger movement. Undoubtedly, I am doing something wrong. Could someone kindly put me back on track? Thank you so much.

Jeffrey Saldinger:
I suggest this: after you select the clone tool, check its tool bar to see if the blend mode, opacity, and flow are set to what you need. Also, choose the "sample layers" option that is right for you. Incidentally, I paint with just one finger on the trackpad; I don't know whether three-finger painting is a problem.

Kit-V:
Jeffrey: Looks like I resolved my issue. On the Tool Bar, the Mode was inadvertently set to Overlay. Hence, the source pixels were simply overlaying the target pixels; not replacing them. By changing the Mode to Normal, all seems well.

Sometimes I have a tendency to overlook the obvious. :-)

Jeffrey Saldinger:
Glad I could help, Kit.

Kit-V:
Thank you kindly.

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