How to apply a gradient to an existing mask?

I have a levels layer created from a selection.  Photoshop uses a mask to protect/exclude the field not selected on the adjustment layer.  Now, I have to add a gradient to the same mask.  But, when I try to add the gradient it throws the original selection mask.  How can I add the gradient which affects only the selected area?

I use CS4 on Win7 64 bit

Try the following:

  • CTRL + click on the thumbnail of the mask.
  • Next Alt + click on the thumbnail of the mask
  • Set your gradient in the selected region
  • Click the layer outside the mask thumbnail

Paulo

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