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artur_0832
artur_0832
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February 12, 2026

In PS Beta Text Editing Glitches When Layer Effects Are Applied

  • February 12, 2026
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When editing a text layer that has layer effects applied (specifically Gradient Overlay with “Align with Layer” enabled), intermittent rendering glitches occur. While modifying the text content, the entire layout may flicker.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Place any background image on the canvas.
    A detailed image makes the glitches more visible compared to a solid color fill.

  2. Select any font and type some text.
    Interestingly, the appearance of the glitch depends on the chosen font.

  3. Apply a Gradient Overlay as a Layer Style to the text layer and enable the “Align with Layer” checkbox.

  4. Now try moving, scaling, or duplicating the text layer before double-clicking it to edit the text.

    😅You will notice visual glitches.
    If no glitches appear, change the font and repeat step 4.

    2 replies

    CShubert
    Community Manager
    CShubertCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 12, 2026

    Hi ​@artur_0832 let’s make sure there isn’t a corrupt preference causing this.

     

    1. Try resetting Prefs for the Beta:
    /Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/ Photoshop Beta Settings (Mac Ventura)
    /Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/Adobe\ Photoshop\ \(Beta\)\ Settings (Mac)


    C:\Users\user name\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop (Beta)\Adobe Photoshop (Beta) Settings


    Launch BETA Photoshop While Pressing The Keyboard Shortcut
    With Photoshop closed, press and hold Shift+Ctrl+Alt (Win) / Shift+Command+Option (Mac) on your keyboard and then Launch Photoshop the way you normally would.
    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually 

    2. It may help if we could see your Photoshop beta System Info. Launch Photoshop beta, and select Help >System Info...and copy/paste the text in a reply.  

    Thanks,

    Cory - Photoshop Product Manager

    artur_0832
    artur_0832Author
    Known Participant
    February 12, 2026

    At 1:27, you can see that when changing the font and double-clicking the text, a glitch appears.

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