Simple handling of text

Question

Hey gang,
I ran into a new dumb thing and didn't realize you couldn't do that. After all these years. Let me explain:
 
For valid reasons (really), I started a project in Photoshop in a .PSD file. Lots of vector and type layers.
I made a lot of layers with carefully set type. Carefully controlled with paragraph styles.
In Photoshop.
Later, I realized it would be tactically advantageous to build the layout in Illustrator. And place that AI as a layer in Photoshop. The goal is to have a smaller file size overall in the PSD file. And fewer layers.
 
Why is it so clumsy to get basic keystrokes out of PS?
Use CC Libraries, you say? It only gives you dead vector outlines. 
 
After 24 years of version upgrades! There should be either a harmonized typesetting mechanism, or else a translator utility that would facilitate exchanging text (and styles) amongst InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
 
There. I said it. (I feel better.)

Mike Witherell · Answer

I agree that one should avoid setting type in Photoshop. But when you gotta, you gotta.

There is always some peculiar situation that happens.

I am drawing attention to the fact that it lacks flexibility to an enormous degree.

Almost all programs can export text. Why not Photoshop?

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