Ye Olde Guy wrote:
GIMP Version: 2.8.14
Operating System: Windows
GIMP Experience: New User
I don't think I want to remove a layer. I just want the animated mask off my image, so I can see it clearly.
I've searched for an answer, but keep being pointed toward removing layers from my images.
Is the "animated mask" the crawling-ants that mark the selection ? and you do not want to see them but want to keep the selection active ?
In the View menu -> Show Selection toggles on and off (default is on)
Of course if you are finished with the selection then as Erisian stated Select _-> None