Deleting a mask only from an adjustment layer

[evtonic3]

Is there a way to only delete the mask from an adjustment layer? Is there a Hide Mask function?

[loukash]

You can fill the Adjustment layer with White which has the same effect as if the mask weren't there. From what I'm observing, the blank (white) mask thumbnail will eventually disappear from the Layers panel altogether while keeping the adjustment setting intact.

[NotMyFault]

If you want to hide the mask effect temporarily, without deleting the mask:

• add a channels mixer adjustment
• nest it to masking position of adjustments layer
• choose alpha channel
• set offset to +100

you can hide or delete the adjustment layer, and the mask effect will be restored.

Bonus:

• set offset to +50% will make the mask effect semi-transparent. This is extremely helpful if you try to trace a shape, and let the lower layers shine through. Designer has x-ray view mode, but Photo unfortunately doesn’t.