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April 17, 2023
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no pixels selected

  • April 17, 2023
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I created a text layer above a dark background.  I selected the text by clicking the thumbnail but when I go to modify>contract, it says no pixels selected.  I don't know why.

 

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Correct answer Jeff Arola

Can you post a screenshot of the photoshop elements interface that includes your document and the layers panel.

 

When i try your method of Ctrl/Cmd clicking on the Text layer thumbnail to load a selection of the text and then go to Select>Modify>Contract, it does work here.

 

So maybe your text is very small or your trying to contract too many pixels.

 

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 18, 2023

Can you post a screenshot of the photoshop elements interface that includes your document and the layers panel.

 

When i try your method of Ctrl/Cmd clicking on the Text layer thumbnail to load a selection of the text and then go to Select>Modify>Contract, it does work here.

 

So maybe your text is very small or your trying to contract too many pixels.

 

kirghtAuthor
Participant
April 18, 2023

So maybe your text is very small or your trying to contract too many pixels.

Yes, that was it.  

I changed the size of the font I was using from what was being demonstrated.  Thanks for your response.

Glenn 8675309
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April 17, 2023