Text typing by itself, loads of X/boxes appear.

Question

When I choose the Type Box tool, and click in the document to create a Type Box or simply place text, as soon as the box is created, it fills with X's/squares and goes off on it's own continually typing the X/square. I've tried changing font, but it always defaults back to Myriad pro as it's typing. Tried fiddling with some preferences, tried shutting the program and restarting - not sure what to do. Please help!

hollys16820993 · Accepted Answer

Ok so after a lot of trying different things - I unplugged the keyboard and it seemed to fix it!

Anubhav M · Answer

Hello @hollys16820993,We understand that encountering technical issues can be frustrating. Would you mind resetting Illustrator's preferences as described in this article (https://adobe.ly/3zf3AAG) and checking if it helps? Disclaimer: Please note that renaming preferences folders will remove all the custom settings, and Illustrator will launch with default settings. You can also save a backup of the folders, the location of which is mentioned above.Also, try running Illustrator under Safe Mode (Windows / macOS) and share your observations.Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks,Anubhav

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