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debbiea22675948
debbiea22675948
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January 13, 2021
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Photoshop Text tool not working

  • January 13, 2021
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looks like text tool is disable no matter what color i put on how big or small my text is it won't write anything. 

 

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Correct answer davescm

i tried changing the color but didn't work, changed the sixe of canvas didn't work

so what can i do to fix it? it just wont type in any color 

i am new to photoshop so if you could give more steps would be great.


Go to Image > Image Size and change the image resolution from 1 ppi to at least 72ppi Do not check "Resample" if it is checked, uncheck it. Then press OK

Dave

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debbiea22675948
debbiea22675948Author
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January 13, 2021

i took this picture from google and when i open photoshop and try to use the text tool i get a white dot and a box from glyphs and it wont write any text on the photo. I tried both resetting the text tool from T drop menu and also from preferences and it doesn't work. I need help from experts please

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
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January 13, 2021

Hi @debbiea22675948 

  • Your canvas is black and your text is black. Try changing the text to a lighter color, such as white.
  • Your canvas also appears to be very small, although it's hard to tell with the black background of the image against the black PS background. Make sure there is enough room to type and that you are inside the canvas.
  • You might increase the type size if you still can't see it.

~ Jane

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