Whenever I use the local adjustment tool it remains active while working on other images. How to I stop this???
Just click on the active tool button once again.
If you forget to deactivate LocalAdjustements, WB, HSL, or ToneCurve picker tools, you may also double-click on the ‘ReTouch’ button, third icon from the right on the top, or press ‘N’ key twice (using Windows, not sure about the shortcut on Mac).
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Now, that’s a real workaround. 
Thanks for that!
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In the Mac version (below the preview), there’s a clearly visible Close button that does exactly what its name suggests – it’s impossible to miss.
For Windows, I’ve repeatedly requested that a similar button be added in a prominent position in the top bar, but without success.
This is really annoying, especially when adjusting LA settings and the top edge of the LA window is out of sight!
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Just press ESC.
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Arrgh, I missed the obvious. Maybe it’s because I rarely use keyboard with PhotoLab and prefer using double-click on the ReTouch button for the purpose.
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Yes, thank you!
It’s just that in PL I avoid to hit < ESC >, as it confirms e.g. cropping instead of leaving the file unaltered – annoying.
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