Controls

[rich2005]

Quote:...on the left side of the screen where you are supposed to be able to change bruch sizes the controls are not there Did I click something wrongly?

Probably dragged the tab out of the dock by accident or you can close it but that option is a bit hidden.

My advice, reset to defaults. Edit -> Preferences -> Window Management click on Reset Saved Windows positions to Default Values then OK and restart Gimp.

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