Cannot invert a b/w layer

In the past I have always been able to create a duplicate layer, make it b/w and then invert. I have tried select/invert, and Ctrl-I. Nothing happerns. I think I am going crazy. What have I done wrong?
Windows 7 Prof, CS6

Do you definitely have a pixel layer (and not any other type of layer such as a Shape) targeted when pressing Ctrl-i?

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