Can't Edit Text in a Clipping Mask

[fwhilton]

Okay... another bug.

In 2017 AI CC, after using a clipping mask with text on the inside, you could edit your text when you double clicked on the clipping group/mask.

Now in AI CC 2018, you can't

See my screenshot. If text is inside a clipping/group mask, when you try to edit it, the Text properties DO NOT SHOW UP on the Properties Panel.

I can open the separate Character Panel itself, but it is missing half of the setting. Why?

So, to get around this, I have to cut the text out, paste on the main layer, edit it and then cut/paste it back inside my clipping mask.

Or, release the entire mask, make my edits then re-group/mask it afterwards.

C'mon you guys... don't you even check out your work before releasing it. Geeeze.

[fenjas29325284]

fwhilton  schrieb

Okay... another bug.

In 2017 AI CC, after using a clipping mask with text on the inside, you could edit your text when you double clicked on the clipping group/mask.

Now in AI CC 2018, you can't

With Windows 10 I can activate the text with a double click and edit with another double click.

See my screenshot. If text is inside a clipping/group mask, when you try to edit it, the Text properties DO NOT SHOW UP on the Properties Panel.

You are right.

I can open the separate Character Panel itself, but it is missing half of the setting. Why?

Open the character panel menu and activate the options (something like Show Options)

Fenja

[Ton Frederiks]

You can report the missing Character panel in the properties panel here:

Adobe Illustrator Feedback

To have Character options accesible, you could add the Control panel to your workspace.

[fwhilton]

Okay... the Options in the Character Panel displays all settings.

Good. At least I can edit all the text settings.

I will submit bug... But, it's not a feature request.

They were just lazy and didn't test it afterwards

Thanks all

[paulwieczorek]

I had a 2 month brake from designing a logo so wasn't really paying attention to the new interface but! At the moment I actually am and found the same problem as Yours - it seems that Adobe who sells User Experience App has no idea about UX. I reported several missing options or illogical placement of some functions/buttons also in other apps' forums.