Fix: Could not use the move tool because the layer is locked

Fix the error ”Could not use the move tool because the layer is locked” in Photoshop.This is quite common error : could not use the move tool because the target does not include all of the composite channels, could not use the move tool because the target channel is hidden in photoshop, could not use the move tool because no layers are selected, could not use the move tool because the layer is locked, could not use the move tool because the scratch disks are full, target channel is hidden fix, could not use the magic wand because the target is a group, could not use the background eraser because the target

 

Fix the error ''Could not use the move tool because the layer is locked'' in Photoshop.This is quite common error
Fix the error ”Could not use the move tool because the layer is locked” in Photoshop.This is quite common error

it says that some files in the Preset section are Read Only, you go to Adobe – Photoshop – Preset, right-click and select Properties, don’t select the Read Only hook, Ok.

 

In layers window you can see the lock icon located on the right side of the Background layer.

(In case if you couldn’t find layer window, Press shortcut key F7 or go to window tab and check layers option to get layers window On)

 

Main step :- Now double click on the locked Background layer to unlock the layer, once you done, It will ask to rename the layer, Once you renamed hit OK

Now the layers is unlocked and you can move it anywhere will the move tool.

 

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