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April 27, 2011
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Can't edit a text layer

  • April 27, 2011
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Running CS4. I have a text layer that I am trying to edit but whenever I click on the text (I also have the layer selected) it creates a new layer!

I ran into this before in CS3 and remember making the selection process not automatic or something like that.

Thanks!

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    Correct answer the_wine_snob

    Here is what you should be looking for and at, with regards to Text Layers:

    Good luck,

    Hunt

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    benewman
    Participant
    August 24, 2020

    I have Photoshop CS4 on an iMac and suddenly my saved text layers were no longer editable. Exploring, I determined that there were being rasterized and I found the culprit. Go to Edit > Convert to Profile and make sure "Flatten Image to Preserve Appearance" is off. Save and restart and all shou ld be fine.

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      Kristen2346099793im
      Participant
      March 6, 2022

      I did this and it just deleted all my layers.

       

      jane-e
      Community Expert
      jane-eCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 6, 2022

       

      @Kristen2346099793im wrote:

      I did this and it just deleted all my layers.

       

      "Flatten Image to Preserve Appearance" is in the Convert to Profile dialog. When enabled, it will flatten your image when you convert to another profile.

       

      Choose Undo or Revert and see if this thread is more useful for you:

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/fixed-can-t-edit-text-type-tool-problems-with-photoshop-22-0/m-p/11580086

       

      Jane

       

      the_wine_snob
      the_wine_snob
      Inspiring
      April 28, 2011

      Is there a T inside of a square at the far-left of that Layer?

      What happens if you Dbl-click on that T, if there is one?

      To the left of the T, are there any "lock" icons?

      Perhaps post a screen-shot of your GUI with the Layers Palette open.

      Good luck,

      Hunt

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        talbotAuthor
        Participating Frequently
        April 28, 2011

        There are no icons.

        the_wine_snob
        the_wine_snob
        Inspiring
        April 28, 2011

        OK, there are no Text Layers, only graphics Layers, with Rasterized text - big difference. Other than with Tools like Clone Stamp, Brush, Eraser, etc, there is no direct editing to those - sorry.

        Good luck,

        Hunt

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