Text writes like arabic, but it should not

Question

I have a very strange problem that has been bothering me for hours:
When I create a new text area and type, my cursor stays on the left. If I use characters like ? or ! these links appear instead of where my cursor is. So this is very similar to the Arabic way of writing. I find everywhere online that you can adjust the 'paragraph direction'. However, this appears to only be possible with Photoshop CC/CS? But somehow this is still set up that way on my PS Elements 2023.

The strange thing is that when I open an old file I can type the existing texts correctly, but as soon as I create a new text field I can't anymore...

Anyone have any idea how to solve this?
PS elements 2023, mac.

Jeff Arola · Accepted Answer

First reset the Type Tool by right clicking on the three small lines and arrow as shown in the below screenshot then click Reset Tool.

If that doesn't work reset the photoshop elements preferences by going to Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 Editor

Settings (Preferences)>General clicking on Reset Preferences on next launch and restarting the photoshop elements editor.

kevin35927712f8w2 · Answer

When I create a new text area and type, my cursor stays on the left. If I use characters like ? or ! type, these will appear on the left instead of where my cursor is*

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