Photoshop - turning mask into selection?

saltydog

Hello everybody,

I am trying to turn a section of a layer mask into a selection in Photoshop CS2. I am fairly positive that this is possible but cannot remember how.

Let's say I've got an adjustment layer with a layer mask filled with black. On the mask I've painted over the areas I'd like to be visible. How can I turn the outlines of the white painted area into a selection with "marching ants" border?

Thanks,
Jana

SloYerRoll

Just hold down the Ctrl (PC) or CMD (Mac) button then click on the layer mask itself.

fin.

Cheers,
-Jon

saltydog

Thank you Jon, you've just made my day SO much easier :ivar!!! I knew there had to be a simple way...

Greetings,
J.