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RyantWalker
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May 8, 2024
Question

Data Sets changes font size of top text layer after applying

  • May 8, 2024
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When importing text using Data Sets, the top text layer's font size changes when applying the data set. I have tested this on multiple documents, on different machines (Mac and Windows) and I am having the same issue. The problem is that we have templates that have the same design copied up to 12 times and so the font size being different on one means we can't use that file and have to re-design it.

The only work around I have found is to make another text layer and hide it but this would have to be done on hundreds of templates.

This is a big issue for me and the company I work for as we use automation to personalise orders, and we have to redo designs after they have been through the automatic process which can take a lot of time on some days.

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    gabrielr52232768
    Known Participant
    April 14, 2025

    In my case, I use datasets to export lower-thirds. The first exported .psd changed the font size. All the other ones were ok.

    I noiticed that the changed font size was the same as if I typed a new layer. So in Preferences>Type I unchecked "Set default font size automatically" and that seems to do the trick.

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    gabrielr52232768
    Known Participant
    April 14, 2025

    Sorry. Didn't work. Only adding a blank text layer did the trick. Lucky for me, I only have 1 .psd file that I use as a template.

    If i figure something else up I'll reply.

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    May 8, 2024

    I have not seen this but its easy to add a text layer.via script or action.

    I wonder if the changed font attributes have to do with auto-formatting of text sizes.

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-ideas/options-for-type-fail-to-be-consistent-across-documents-size-and-leading/idi-p/14302660

     

     

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