Photoshop

Paths palette overview

The Paths palette (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 palette.

Paths palette

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 palette. Only one path can be selected at a time.

Deselect a path

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

Change the size of path thumbnails

Choose Palette Options from the Paths palette 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 palette, 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 palette.