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cmjr98
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April 18, 2023

P: Type tool keeps resetting back to Myriad Pro 12pt [2023]

  • April 18, 2023
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Why would Photoshop automatically go back to the default font (Myriad Pro 12pt) after I change to a different font and enter my text? I am trying to label a map for a client, and after every single label, I am having to reset the font to what I am actually using instead of the default. In 20+ years, I have never had this happen before. 

 

Here's my typical workflow: select TYPE tool > select desired font, size, color, etc > click on map > enter text > ENTER or ESC to commit > select TYPE tool > click on map to enter more text > repeat until project is finished

 

Here's what's actually happening now > select TYPE tool > select desired font, size, color, etc > click on map > look at CHARACTER panel to see that font is now Myriad Pro 12pt black > yell at Photoshop > change the font back to what it's supposed to be > enter text > ESC to commit > repeat 

 

Why is it constantly resetting? I've tried all sorts of different fonts, but it keeps going back to Myriad Pro.. Is it just me?

 

I am using PS 24.4.0 on Windows 11 Pro

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    Sameer K
    Community Manager
    Sameer KCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    May 5, 2025

    If you're still facing this issue, please add your comments to this new thread for Photoshop 2025

     

    - https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/p-ps-v26-type-tool-keeps-resetting-back-to-myriad-pro-12pt/td-p/14787506

     

    Locking this thread for now.

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 30, 2024

     

     

    @C78S 

    ...changing it every time to a font I like in Illustrator every time...

     

     

    This is the Photoshop forum. In Illustrator you can create a custom template with the typeface of your choice. Ask for details in the Illustrator forum.

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator/ct-p/ct-illustrator

     

    Jane

     

    coredumperror
    coredumperror
    Participating Frequently
    October 18, 2023

    This bug is NOT fixed as of 25.0.0. I am still occasionally getting my active font reset back to Myriad Pro. It doesn't happen every time, like it did previously, but it still happens pretty often.

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      BAMGC
      Participant
      June 1, 2023

      The default font is Myriad Pro, however when adding text and switching fonts, it causes an error and if it actually activates a different font, it will not allow you to save the file until you erase the text with different the font that gave you the error.

      Any font saved as "Myriad Pro" seems to be OK and allows you to save the file.

       

       

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        Ms Ryan
        Participant
        May 23, 2023

        I am delighted to report that the annoying font anomaly has been FIXED with update 24.5!!!  Thank you.  I was losing my mind.

          Mohit Goyal
          Community Manager
          Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          May 23, 2023

          Hi all,

           

          We're happy to announce the release of Photoshop 24.5. This update includes the fix for this issue. To see the list of all fixed issues, click here

           

          To update Photoshop to 24.5, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to Photoshop. More detailed instructions for updating

           

          Let us know if the update resolves the problem for those affected, and share your feedback.

           

          Thanks,

          Mohit

            C78S
            C78S
            Participant
            May 23, 2023

            Can we have dedicated default settings for this, and Illustrator too?

             

            I don't like Myriad Pro, and changing it every time to a font I like in Illustrator every time I start a new document is very tedious.

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              Ms Ryan
              Participant
              May 17, 2023

              I should have been clearer.  I was referring to Adobe PHOTOSHOP v24.4.1.

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              Ms Ryan
              Participant
              May 17, 2023

              I updated to v24.4.1 13 day ago, but Adobe continues to switch back to the Myriad 12 pt font.  This problem has not been resolved.

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                unique_Fireball154A
                Participant
                May 17, 2023

                My note was a general note. And changes are what introduce most bugs. Regardless of whether this is a random bug or related to recent changes that have been made, it's an ongoing issue that Adobe can't just leave well-enough alone. But thanks for the reply.

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