Re: Type layer not editable and type tool not working...

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I can't seem to double click on a text layer any more to edit the type and the type bounding box won't show when i use the type tool to select the text. This worked yesterday but not today. I have logged out of adobe cloud, quit photoshop and reopened photoshop and the problem is still there. Is there a shortcut key or setting i might have activated that got ride of this capability and how do i get it back?

Barb Binder · Answer

Hi Nicole:Here's a quick primer on type layers.Editable type layers will have a [ T ] thumbnail on their layers. There are two types of type layers: point type and area type. If the layer is a point type layer—meaning you clicked to start typing—double click the [ T ] to begin editing it. Point text is used for short strings of text. You will not see a bounding box.If the layer is an area type layer—meaning you drew a bounding box before typing—double click the [ T ] to start editing. Area type is used for paragraphs of text that need to word-wrap.Other layers may have type that is not editable—perhaps because it was rasterized (converted to pixels) or converted to a smart object. Note the gray badge on thumbnail for a smart layer.~Barb

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