What does the little pencil symbol with a line through it means in Illustrator?

[hannelore2]

edited:  I found the answer.  Please disregard.  Thank you.

I'm using Illustrator CS4. I can't get the "T" type tool to work. I'm trying to add a line of text but can't. I see a symbol that looks like a pencil with a line through it instead of the normal type symbol. What do I do to be able to create type again. Thank you.

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[melissapiccone · Accepted solution]

Are you on a locked layer? A screenshot would help...

[hannelore2]

Thank you. That was it.

[Kurt Gold · Accepted solution]

Are you perhaps trying to type on a locked layer (see Layers palette)?

If so, just unlock the layer.

[hannelore2]

Thank you.  Very much appreciate your feedback.