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September 11, 2026

P: Effect Controls values reset when adjusted using Up/Down arrow keys in Premiere Pro 26.5.0

  • September 11, 2026
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In Premiere Pro 26.5.0 (Build 99), values changed in the Effect Controls panel using the keyboard Up/Down arrow keys are not retained.

I noticed this specifically with Audio > Volume > Level.

Directly typing a numeric value works correctly.
Dragging the value with the mouse also works correctly.
Only values adjusted using the Up/Down arrow keys revert to their previous value.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Select an audio clip.
  2. Open Effect Controls > Audio > Volume > Level.
  3. Click the numeric value.
  4. Change it using the keyboard Up/Down arrow keys.
  5. Press Enter or click elsewhere.
  6. Continue editing or play the sequence.
  7. The value eventually reverts to its previous value.

Expected Result:
The value changed using the Up/Down arrow keys should be retained.

Actual Result:
The value reverts to the previous value.

Workarounds:

  • Typing the value directly works.
  • Dragging/scrubbing the value with the mouse works.

Premiere Version:
Premiere Pro 26.5.0 (Build 99)

Operating System:
Windows 11

This started after updating to Premiere Pro 26.5.0.

A very similar issue has already been reported in Premiere Pro (Beta) v27.0.0.33. In that report, values changed using the Up/Down arrow keys revert to their previous values, while directly typing a value or scrubbing it with the mouse works correctly. Audio Level is specifically mentioned as one of the affected parameters.
https://community.adobe.com/questions-734/effect-controls-panel-does-not-remember-values-entered-using-arrow-keys-1639834

    Pinned Reply By KatieToo

    Update for all on this post: Thanks for taking the time to report on this. This issue has been fixed, and that fix is now available in the latest release of Premiere v26.5.2. 

    If you update and still see the problem, please reply here with your exact version and build of Premiere on what OS, and we will take another look.

    Thanks again for flagging this, and reports like yours are what get these fixed.

    Much appreciated,
    Katie

    97 replies

    Participant
    October 1, 2026

    Is this fixed?

    WangleLine
    Known Participant
    October 4, 2026

    On v26.5.2 it is.

    KatieToo
    Community Manager
    KatieTooCommunity ManagerPinned
    Community Manager
    September 29, 2026

    Update for all on this post: Thanks for taking the time to report on this. This issue has been fixed, and that fix is now available in the latest release of Premiere v26.5.2. 

    If you update and still see the problem, please reply here with your exact version and build of Premiere on what OS, and we will take another look.

    Thanks again for flagging this, and reports like yours are what get these fixed.

    Much appreciated,
    Katie

    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 29, 2026

    Using the simple test I described in the post linked below (opacity, arrow key entry), this appears fixed in 26.5.2.

    Anyone with other issues see it as fixed?

     

    Stan

     

    Known Participant
    September 29, 2026

    waiting, but, problem is in Premier 26.5.1 (Build 1)

    KatieToo
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 28, 2026

    Hi ​@Seb21898270xq0l 

    Thanks for stopping by the Premiere forums! We are currently aware of this issue, and there should be a fix for it very soon. I’m merging this post onto the main one to help keep everything in one spot and so you’ll see the update when it’s in. 

    If you wouldn’t mind, could you please confirm what version and build of Premiere and which OS you’re using?

    Appreciate your time reporting in on this,
    Katie

    Participant
    September 28, 2026

    When i apply effects in effects control, they immediately undo. when I am typing text, it is not typing and then glitching to apply text edits to layers Iam not working on.

    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 27, 2026

    ​@andrew_nemeth 

    Here’s a link to the issue Ann mentions. 

     

    Stan

     

    Ann Bens
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 27, 2026

    If you are using the arrow keys from the keyboard then its a known issue.

    Patch will soon be released or might want to check out the fix in Premiere Beta v27.0, build 57 or higher.

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 27, 2026

    Mac OS 27 isn’t fully compatible with 26.5.1.

    It is advised to wait for Premiere 27 to use Mac os 27.

    Participant
    September 26, 2026

    In the “Effect Controls” tab I’ll click and adjust the properties of my clip (scale, position, Lumetri Color, etc.), but then when I click off of my clip into the timeline or somewhere else the adjustments are lost and the clip reverts. 

     

    I’m running macOS 27 with Premiere 26.5.1 (Build 1)

    Amy the Stuv
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 28, 2026

    Hello ​@andrew_nemeth,

    I merged your post here so that you’ll get the latest update once this fix is released publicly. 

    Sorry for the inconvenience. For now, some users have found that adjusting the levels by entering the number and hitting return before clicking away may allow values to be retained. 

    Hopefully will update soon,

    Amy