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September 16, 2024
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Fresco on iOS: Text tool does not work.

  • September 16, 2024
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Hi,

I want to report an issue in Fresco 5.7.2 for iOS. Sadly the chat bot won't let me submit a bug report so I'll have to do it here.

 

Whenever I choose the Text tool, a default text (Lorem ipsum) appears and there is just no way to edit the text. If I type on my Folio keyboard, it only chooses some other tool. If I double tap the text, it zooms to that text but the text is not selected. If I single tap the text, nothing happens. If I two finger tap the text, nothing happens. If I tap and hold, nothing happens. None of the "normal" ways to edit the text are working.

 

This worked fine in previous versions of Fresco, so I suspect it is a new bug. I also tried saving the file and opening it on a colleague's Ipad (with a much older version of Fresco) and there the text tool worked perfectly. My advice to this colleague is to not update his old Fresco until this issue has been resolved...

 

I'm running an Ipad Pro with iOS 17.6.1, Apple Pencil and a Folio keyboard. The keyboard works perfectly in all other apps I know.

 

I've been discussing the issue at https://www.reddit.com/r/AdobeFresco/comments/1e4dnaa/how_to_edit_text/ and the advice I got was to contact the official support, since apparently the Text tool does not work as it should.

5 replies

New Participant
April 23, 2025

Wondering if this ever resolved. I am having the exact same issue but when using - Logitech Folio Touch iPad Keyboard Case with Trackpad and Smart Connector for iPad Air 4th Gen

Community Manager
April 23, 2025

Hello @Ali_F,

I have sent you a DM. Kindly check.

Anubhav

Anshul_Saini
Community Manager
Community Manager
January 14, 2025

Hi @anderfoo @40689803 @Nolan_zone,

 

Thank you for sharing the details of this issue. We’ve logged a bug for this to be investigated by the product team, and they are looking into it. We’ll provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

 

In the meantime, could you please assist us by trying the following steps and providing additional details?

1. Interaction Method:

• Are you tapping on the screen or using the keyboard’s trackpad to double-click the text?

• Have you tried both workflows and do they result in the same issue?

2. Enable ‘Show Touches’:

• Please enable the ‘Show touches’ setting in the app under Settings > Input > Touch. This will help us identify where taps or clicks are occurring.

3. Check Without Folio Keyboard:

• Disconnect the Folio keyboard and test the Text tool using only touch and the Apple Pencil. Let us know if the issue persists. This will help determine whether this is a Fresco-specific issue or a compatibility issue with the Folio keyboard.

4. iPad and App Details:

• Share your iPad model and confirm if both iOS and Fresco are updated to their latest versions. Let us know if you notice any changes after ensuring both are up to date.

 

5. @anderfoo Please confirm the Fresco, iOS version, and iPad model on which this works fine for your colleague.

 

Due to App Store restrictions, reverting to an older version of Fresco isn’t an option for iPads, though it is possible for Windows devices.

 

We appreciate your effort in sharing these details to help the team investigate the issue further.

 

Best regards,

Anshul Saini

anderfooAuthor
Participating Frequently
January 15, 2025

1. interaction method: Yes, I have tried both tapping or tap&hold on the screen, and on the keyboard. No difference. I also try tapping the keyboard icon below Lorem ipsum, but nothing happens.

2. I have enabled "Show touches" and uploaded a new recording to https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sqowb49pagq1sp6amercv/With-touch-visible.MP4?rlkey=x3pm879obol0wroulgob49etd&st=9kihbfx2&dl=0

3. Yes, when I disconnect the keyboard, an on screen keyboard pops up and allows me to enter/edit the text. This is impractical since it covers more than half of the screen, but it is a workaround. I hope this can make it possible for you to figure out what's going on and resolve the issue. 

4. iOS 18.1.1, Fresco 6.1.3.

5. I'll check with my colleague.

anderfooAuthor
Participating Frequently
March 13, 2025

Hi @anderfoo,

 

I wanted to check in and see if you’re still having trouble with the Text tool in Fresco. Have you had a chance to review the reference video I shared?

 

If the issue persists, would you be open to scheduling a live debug session with our product team? They’re ready to assist and are awaiting your response. Please let me know, as the ticket I raised will be closed if no further updates are provided to the product team.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

 

Best,

Anshul Saini


Hi, 

thank you for coming back to this, I missed the previous message.

 

However, I can confirm that a single tap (after selecting the Text Tool) while having the keyboard attached does not make the text editable.

 

And, I would be happy to schedule a live debug session with your product team. Please let me know how to proceed.

 

Best regards,

Anders

New Participant
December 6, 2024

is this problem still not fixed? I have been dealing with the same issue. for a split second sometimes when I double tap it will highlight all text, then go back to only selecting the bounding box. 

October 29, 2024

dealing with the same problem. Just updated IOS on my iPad Pro, and there is not way to edit or select text within the text box to type in something diffrent from the fill text...

 

Community Manager
September 17, 2024

Hello @anderfoo,

Sorry to hear about your experience. Would you mind updating the OS and the Fresco app to the latest version and checking if it helps?

(https://adobe.ly/3XJVx8Q), (https://adobe.ly/3XJVxpm)

 
If the problem persists, kindly share a screen recording of the problem so we can check it with the team.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks,

Anubhav

anderfooAuthor
Participating Frequently
September 17, 2024

I checked this morning and then I had iPadOS 17.6.1 and Fresco 6.0.0, both were the latest available versions. Nothing changed since last week; text editing did not work.

Now I see that iPadOS 18.0 has been launched and I'll give that a try.

anderfooAuthor
Participating Frequently
September 17, 2024

Now I tried in iPadOS 18.0 and there's no difference.

 

Here's a screen recording: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z52zg20psv53x0mdb1rfp/C57DE5F2-2FD3-4CA1-873B-A70B99D255E8.MP4?rlkey=2hc5u4r0fgq32dhcn3ehj2kzp&dl=0

I tried both tapping, double tapping, etc., but I guess the screen recording does not really show what I do, it just shows the result. Nothing really happens to the text, but:

- When I double tap the text, it zooms to the text field.

- When I tap and hold it changes the text color to white.

- When I have selected the text and enter something on the keyboard, you may notice that it jumps between the various tools.

- If I hit the keyboard symbol below the text, a menu appears where I can select "copy", "cut" or "delete". None of those options seem to do anything (nothing disappears, and if I try to paste afterwards, nothing gets pasted.