Does PSE5 Have Layer Masks

I use 3.0, and I'm pretty happy with it. It has become obvious to me that some of the techniques I'd like to employ, after seeing Photoshop demos, involve layer masks. 3.0 does not have masks. Does 5.0 have layer masks?
I have Grant's Tools and there is a layer mask with it, but it does not seem to operate the same way I've seen Photoshop masks work. Perhaps I don;'t use it properly.

No version of Elements has built-in masks (that I am aware of). There are a number of free mask add-ons, however, that exploit the fact that Elements has the code for masks in it even though it doesn't let you use them. Grant has a version that works with 5.0, I believe. Since this is a work-around, adding a mask doesn't work in the same seamless fashion as in standard Photoshop. Each add-on works slightly differently since each author implemented it differently -- if you find one awkward, you might try some of the others to see it they match your workflow better.
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On screen this show when doing a simple layer mask fade with the gradient tool. (notice the hard transition in the black)
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In your particular case in the first screenshot your seeing the gradient against transparency.
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the type of file you were working on,
machine specs, such as total installed RAM, scratch file HDs, total available HD space, video card specs, including total VRAM installed,
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if you're having printing issues, indicate the exact make and model of your printer, paper size, image dimensions in pixels (so many pixels wide by so many pixels high). if going through a RIP, specify that too.
a screen shot of your settings or of the image could be very helpful too,
etc.,
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Have to fill to delete in layer mask

I make a layer mask and then make a marque selection and press delete. Nothing happens. I then fill the selected area and it deletes it. How do I reverse this?
I'm sure there is something simple that I missing.
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Works. Knew it would be something simple!!
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