Photoshop Elements 2018 edit text problem

Question

I have been using versions of Elements for 10 years to create digital billboard images, but I am not a trained graphics artist. Typical images include a variety of pictures, text layers, logos, etc. Some images may have up to 20 layers.

I downloaded PS 2018 on July 1. I was able to load and view previously created .psd files. Yesterday I had a need to change wording in one of the text layers and was unable to click and highlight the text to change. I selected the proper layer in the right hand layer column and then selected the T type horizontal tool. In previous versions I could then click and select the proper text and either add, change, delete letters or change font type, size, etc. In PSE 2018 I cannot click and highlight the text in the layer. Instead it tries to create a new layer and gives the option to accept (green check) or cancel the new layer. I don't want to create a new layer, I need to edit the existing text layer.

Probably something very simple, but support closed until Monday. I will certainly appreciate any suggestions!

Peru Bob · Accepted Answer

The only solution I could come up with is to delete the simplified layer and create a new text layer. That has worked.I'm glad to hear you've got a solution,

Greg_S. · Answer

@bvlenci, this is nothing new, but if you double-click on the thumbnail of the text layer, the text will be hightlighted and editable. This will work even if you have a different tool selected. You can also double-click on the text layer in the image and the text should be highlighted.

It seems to me that if you are using the same workflow as the OP, once you select the text tool, it will create a new text layer as soon as you click in the image.

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