cursor is a 'brush' that I can't change

[wklaus]

trying to edit text in an image.   When I use the toolbox Clone tool, it creates this brush effect that I can't get rid of.   New to Gimp to just trying to get acquainted.   

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[Ofnuts]

(12-30-2025, 10:50 PM)wklaus Wrote: trying to edit text in an image.   When I use the toolbox Clone tool, it creates this brush effect that I can't get rid of.   New to Gimp to just trying to get acquainted.   

You set the brush in the tool options, or by clicking on the brush thumbnail in the toolbox. If you are using a tablet, this selection has to be done with the tablet (there is a set of options per "pointer", so each pointer is used to change its own options).

[wklaus]

(12-31-2025, 12:06 AM)Ofnuts Wrote:

(12-30-2025, 10:50 PM)wklaus Wrote: trying to edit text in an image.   When I use the toolbox Clone tool, it creates this brush effect that I can't get rid of.   New to Gimp to just trying to get acquainted.   

You set the brush in the tool options, or by clicking on the brush thumbnail in the toolbox. If you are using a tablet, this selection has to be done with the tablet (there is a set of options per "pointer", so each pointer is used to change its own options).

thanx, Ofnuts.  I'm using a Windows 11 Laptop.   I'm trying to get rid of text and one option is to use the Clone tool.   How do I revert back to a regular cursor if I don't like the results?   I usually close out of Gimp and then try another option, but if the results are not what is anticipated, how does one 'clear' the cursor to start over?

[Ofnuts]

(12-31-2025, 02:08 PM)wklaus Wrote:

(12-31-2025, 12:06 AM)Ofnuts Wrote:

(12-30-2025, 10:50 PM)wklaus Wrote: trying to edit text in an image.   When I use the toolbox Clone tool, it creates this brush effect that I can't get rid of.   New to Gimp to just trying to get acquainted.   

You set the brush in the tool options, or by clicking on the brush thumbnail in the toolbox. If you are using a tablet, this selection has to be done with the tablet (there is a set of options per "pointer", so each pointer is used to change its own options).

thanx, Ofnuts.  I'm using a Windows 11 Laptop.   I'm trying to get rid of text and one option is to use the Clone tool.   How do I revert back to a regular cursor if I don't like the results?   I usually close out of Gimp and then try another option, but if the results are not what is anticipated, how does one 'clear' the cursor to start over?

There is no "regular cursor" in Gimp. The pointer always corresponds to the active tool (this is the brush shape if the tool uses a brush: brush, pencil, erase, clone...) and there is always an active tool. So you cannot revert to some arrow pointer because there is no such thing. If you want a pointer that will never alter the image use the Measure tool.

[wklaus]

(Yesterday, 03:40 PM)Ofnuts Wrote:

(12-31-2025, 02:08 PM)wklaus Wrote:

(12-31-2025, 12:06 AM)Ofnuts Wrote: You set the brush in the tool options, or by clicking on the brush thumbnail in the toolbox. If you are using a tablet, this selection has to be done with the tablet (there is a set of options per "pointer", so each pointer is used to change its own options).

thanx, Ofnuts.  I'm using a Windows 11 Laptop.   I'm trying to get rid of text and one option is to use the Clone tool.   How do I revert back to a regular cursor if I don't like the results?   I usually close out of Gimp and then try another option, but if the results are not what is anticipated, how does one 'clear' the cursor to start over?

There is no "regular cursor" in Gimp. The pointer always corresponds to the active tool (this is the brush shape if the tool uses a brush: brush, pencil, erase, clone...) and there is always an active tool. So you cannot revert to some arrow pointer because there is no such thing. If you want a pointer that will never alter the image use the Measure tool.

thanx.   Learning more everyday and this is one that isn't in the manual, that I've seen.