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September 11, 2026
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P: Effect Controls values reset when adjusted using Up/Down arrow keys in Premiere Pro 26.5.0

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

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    Participating Frequently
    October 16, 2026

    This is happening to me also. It is maddening.

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    Amy the Stuv
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    October 16, 2026

    Have you updated to Premiere 26.5.2, cleared Media Cache and still facing this issue? If so, please let us know a little more about your system to properly investigate. 

    • Operating System: Specify Windows or macOS, along with the version.
    • Chip (Mac Only): Specify which M-series Chip or CPU/GPU combo.
    • GPU and Driver (Windows only): Please let us know your video card and driver version. We recommend updating to the most recent version; for NVIDIA users, we strongly recommend the Studio version of the driver.

    If you could also let us know what panel and what controls specifically are resetting for you.

    Hoping to help,

    Amy

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    Participant
    October 1, 2026

    Is this fixed?

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    WangleLine
    Known Participant
    October 4, 2026

    On v26.5.2 it is.

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    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

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    Participant
    October 19, 2026

    Hey Katie, thank you. But the update has not been added to the BETA Premiere Pro software. Mine is still reseting the control panel motion specs in the BETA version 26.5.0

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    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 20, 2026

    ​@cjtowner 

    That is an “old” Beta, prior to the fix. The latest beta is now 27.x.

    Stan

     

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    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

     

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    Known Participant
    September 29, 2026

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

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    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

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    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.

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    Stan Jones
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 27, 2026

    ​@andrew_nemeth 

    Here’s a link to the issue Ann mentions. 

     

    Stan

     

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    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.

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    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.

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