Changing control points of bezier mask?

This is probably a pretty simple question to answer, but I can't figure out how to change the control points of a mask after deselecting the mask layer and reselecting. I set my control points, then went through and made some other markers in the clip, then went back to the mask layer. The control points aren't showing up and the mask tool (that I used to make the mask) is deactivated. I've had this problem before and have been able to create a new mask and change the control points as long as I stay in the mask layer, but I'm sure there's a way to go back and forth. Does anyone know?
Thanks!

Press the tab key until your tool changes to Adjust Control Points. Alternatively, you can press and hold on the arrow tool and select it from the pop-up menu...
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Select the mask in the layer list. From the Adjust tools in the toolbar, select the adjust control points tool (second to the last in the list). You can then click on a control point in the canvas to select it. You can also shift click, or click and drag to select points. If you're using a bezier you can use the command key to add handles or the option key to break handles. It' pretty much like using paths in Photoshop.
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