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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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    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)

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    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

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    Participant
    September 25, 2026

    I’m having the same issue. I use a Logitech MX Master 4 with the horizontal wheel mapped to the Up/Down arrow keys in Logi Options+ specifically for Premiere Pro.

    I use the wheel to adjust Lumetri Color values. The value changes, but after playing/pausing or continuing to edit, it goes back to the old value.

    If I click and drag the Lumetri value with the mouse instead, it works perfectly and the adjustment stays.

    This only started happening after the recent Premiere Pro update.

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    Participant
    September 25, 2026

    Version 26.5.1 
    system: Windows latest

     

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    KatieToo
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2026

    Hi ​@timothya66381893 

    Thanks for stopping by the Premiere forums and letting us know about this issue. We are aware and have reported on it so it’s being investigated. I’ll be merging this post to our main one to help keep all details together and so that very soon, when a fix is ready, you’ll be updated. 
     


    Are you also using the up/down arrows for adjusting or something else?

    In the meantime, a temporary workaround that has worked for some users is dragging the slider or enter numerically (make sure you hit ENTER after)

    Sorry for frustrations with this!
    Katie

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    Participant
    September 25, 2026

    I’m paying you guys £100s and you can’t even get this right? 

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    KatieToo
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2026

    Hi ​@Yavuz22364465b6zo 

    Thanks for stopping by the Premiere forums! We are aware of this issue and it’s been reported and investigated. There is a fix incoming very soon. I’m going to go ahead and merge this post to our main one so engineers can easily find these details, and so when the fix is out, you will get updated.

    Appreciate you reporting on this issue and sorry for any frustration!
    Katie

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    KatieToo
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2026

    Hi ​@madisonl374074 

    Thanks for stopping by the Premiere forums and giving us those details about the Effects Control resetting. We are aware of the issue and have made a report affecting several users now, so I’ll add your details onto it once you reply back with those. Also, I will merge this post onto the main post so all these details are in one spot for the engineers, but not to worry, nothing will be lost. 

    Please provide:

    • Premiere Version: Find the exact version/build of Premiere you’re current using.
    • Operating System: Specify Windows or macOS, along with the version.
    • Mac Chip (Mac Only): Please let us know what M-series chip you have. If Intel please include GPU.
    • 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.
       

    Do you happen to be using the up/down arrows to adjust the scale/position? If so, as a temporary workaround, some users are able to adjust via the slider or entering numerically instead but ensure you hit enter, as well.

    Sorry for any frustrations, and there is a fix coming very soon. Appreciate your time reporting on this issue!
    Katie

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    Participant
    September 25, 2026

    If i want to edit a clip with lumetri color, it always resets my values shortly after. i edit 1 thing i.e. shadows to +25 and shortly after its automatically reset to default 0 value. wth??

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    Participant
    September 25, 2026

    I will adjust scale and position under motion, then once clicked away or scrubbing, it will reset to the previous parameters. Annoying, please fix!!

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    Madi
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2026

    Hi ​@unique_Corald034 ,

    Welcome back to the Premiere forums. Thank you for reporting this occurrence and providing screenshots. For the team to try to better assist you, we’ll need more information:

    • What is the exact Premiere version you’re using?
    • Please specify Windows or macOS, along with the version.
      • GPU Driver (Windows only): Please let us know your video card driver version. We recommend updating to the most recent version; for NVIDIA users, we strongly recommend the Studio version of the driver.
    • If possible, could you share a screen recording showing the issue?

    For additional context:

    • What kind of footage are you working with? (Camera, codec, resolution, etc.)
    • Does the issue persist if scaling with the Property Panel?
       
    • Does it affect all projects or only some?
    • Does it affect new, empty projects?
    • Was anything recently updated in your system?
    • Did it ever work as expected on your system?

    So sorry for the frustration!

    Best,

    Jonathan

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    unique_Corald034
    Participant
    September 25, 2026

    I’ve been facing a frustrating Premiere Pro bug for about a month.

    When I scale a clip up—whether keyframes are added or not—the change appears to save initially. But as soon as I click away and select another clip, then play the timeline, the clip I scaled reverts to its original Scale value.

    This happens repeatedly and is seriously disrupting my workflow, especially when working with multiple clips and keyframes. Please investigate this as a timeline/Effect Controls or property-saving bug and provide a permanent fix.

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