Text on shape.

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March 29, 2026
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I have Elements 2023 for PC. I can get “Text on shape” to work fine on a new blank file. I’ve even tried on a file with a color fill and saved as a jpeg, then re-opened, and it was fine. When I try on a file with a photo as the background layer, I get to where you add text and don’t get a cursor, just a blinking dot. If I try and type nothing shows. I have made sure everything is in contrasting colors so nothing would seem hidden. What could I be missing?

Correct answer RodS.

Edit: After some experimenting, I found that it is actually working but the type is very small. I set the type size to 60pt. and it appeared as about 8pt. Now my question is why so small on a photo jpeg and normal size on my blank jpeg?

RodS.Author

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Solved.

RodS.AuthorCorrect answer

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Edit: After some experimenting, I found that it is actually working but the type is very small. I set the type size to 60pt. and it appeared as about 8pt. Now my question is why so small on a photo jpeg and normal size on my blank jpeg?

Phinny

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That wouldn’t be unusual if your background image has a high pixel count. Go to, Image> Resize> Image Size to see what your background’s resolution is.

RodS.Author

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I figured that out while I was away testing. I changed the size of the photo to the size of a blank file and it worked fine. Thanks for the push in the right direction.

Phinny

Legend

Is your background layer locked?

RodS.Author

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Yes, it was partially locked. I unlocked it and tried again and still nothing.

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