2.11. Eraser and brushes no longer work
| 2. Common Causes of GIMP Non-Responsiveness |

### 2.11. Eraser and brushes no longer work

You have selected the clipboard brush and the clipboard is empty.

Figure 4.7. Empty Clipboard Brush

How to tell: You are trying to use a brush or the eraser and nothing is happening.

How to fix: Check the Brush Dialog to see which brush is currently in use. If it is the Clipboard Brush and it shows an empty rectangle then select a different brush to use.

2.10. No visible effect when trying to use the move tool, rotate or other transform tool |  | 2.12. Eraser does not make area transparent

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