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Jonlin Creative
Jonlin Creative
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October 19, 2020
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Fixed: Can't Edit Text/Type tool problems with Photoshop 22.0

  • October 19, 2020
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So I got the Photoshop update this morning, and the type tool is having issues. When I click in a text frame, it doesn't show the frame and I can't highlight the text. I can still edit the text, but there's no visual indicator of where the cursor is, where the frame is, etc.

 

Anyone else having this issue, and is there any kind of fix? I have to use text frequently in the graphics I create, and not being able to see where I'm working is going to be a pain.

 

[Moderator Note: Updated title, PS-57130]

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    Correct answer Mohit Goyal

    Hi all,

     

    We're happy to announce the release of Photoshop 22.0.1 that should resolve this issue.

     

    This update includes fixes to some of the top users reported issues. Check out the list of all fixed issues here: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/fixed-issues.html

     

    To update Photoshop to 22.0.1, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to Photoshop. 

    For help with updating, see Update Creative Cloud apps.

     

    Let us know how it goes.

     

    Thanks,

    Mohit

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    Mohit Goyal
    Community Manager
    Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    October 23, 2020

    Hi all,

     

    We're aware of the text tools issue after the latest update of Photoshop 22.0. We're investigating the fix, in the meantime, please refer to the available workaround for this problem: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/known-issues.html#Unabletoselectandedittext

     

    Let us know, how it goes.

     

    Thanks,

    Mohit

      umbertod42719247
      umbertod42719247
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      muy buenas comunidad, tengo un problema con el selector de texto, no aparece la barrita, la selección es invisible, tampoco el cuadro de trasformación... en pocas palabras voy a ciega cuando escribo. Me ha pasado despues de la ultima actualización de hace unos días, ¿Alguien tiene el mismo problema?

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      dchateau_2749
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      I'm having the same issues with the text tool -- text isn't highlighted when I select it, no i-beam and the text frame isn't showing up.

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      sebastians87813267
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      hey guys, 

      when I mark text with the new 2021 Photoshop (V 22.0.0) I cant the the marking... 😞

       

      with a new document everything is fine, but with all my old psd-files i cant see the textmarking... 

       

      what can i do?

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      Anonymous
      October 23, 2020

      Hi

      Take a look here

      https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/m-type-tool-problems-after-update/td-p/11522653?page=1

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      Dik5CED
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      I am also having these problems with the text tool. Text frame won't show, impossible to select parts of text in existing text blocs, etc. I tried most of the suggested 'solutions' but... no. Problem remains.

      It is obviously a problem of this morning's update (23 October 2020) and I don't understand why the users must get in a muddle to try to solve this problem caused by Adobe's update. Seems more logic to me that Adobe solves this problem en sends their well meant apologies to their customers together with the app that solves this misery . I had to disappoint a client this morning because I could not finish work for him as promised and she got very angry. Probably lost that client...

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      Dik5CED
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      I don't know why and how, but typetool seems to work correctly again... Hurray!

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      Melanie5E73
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      You lucky one!!!! Hope it`s solved soon for everyone

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      Diego5E6E
      Participant
      October 23, 2020

      The only thing that seems to fix the problem is disabling the video card. Opening a RGB file and then opening a CMYK file doesn't do the trick either since I can't highlight all the text, only part of it. I'm going back to the previous version until you fix this, Adobe.

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      josez674018
      Participant
      October 21, 2020

      I am also having this issue on my MAC. Except I am working in an RGB space. Argh, why did I update this now...

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      ahmedç82499707
      Participant
      October 21, 2020

      solution; NORMAL

        Jonlin Creative
        Jonlin CreativeAuthor
        Inspiring
        October 21, 2020

        I tried that and unfortunately it didn't fix the problem.

          Red Aqua Media
          Red Aqua Media
          Known Participant
          October 21, 2020

          Same

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            TechByter
            Inspiring
            October 21, 2020

            When I click into text, the cursor is not visible. If I drag to select, the selection is not highlighted. Because it's unclear where the cursor is or what has been selected, editing text is a nightmare.

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            Anonymous
            October 21, 2020

            Hi

            Take a look at this thread

            https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/type-tool-problems-after-update/td-p/11522653?page=1

              nikunj.m
              nikunj.m
              Legend
              October 20, 2020

              Hi EACosta,

               

              Would you mind going to the Preferences for Photoshop, then Performance and disable the option to Use Graphics Processor. Once done, quit and relaunch Photoshop to check if it helps.

              If it helps, you can check: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/troubleshoot-gpu-graphics-card.html#GPUandgraphicsdrivertroubleshootingsteps

               

              Let us know how it goes!

              Regards,

              Nikunj

                Pete.Green
                Community Manager
                Pete.GreenCommunity Manager
                October 20, 2020

                Hi Jonlin Creative,

                 

                Sorry about text editing not working for you in Photoshop. Have a few questions and suggestions for you:

                Let us know if any of these suggestions help out.

                Regards,

                Pete

                  Jonlin Creative
                  Jonlin CreativeAuthor
                  Inspiring
                  October 20, 2020

                  Hi Pete.Green,

                  In answer to your questions:

                  • I'm using Windows 10
                  • The type tool appears to work properly in a new document.
                  • Restarting Photoshop didn't help, nor did restarting my computer.
                  • Resetting preferences didn't fix it.

                  So it's basically a problem with existing files, and none of the easy fixes work. 🙂

                  Jonlin Creative
                  Jonlin CreativeAuthor
                  Inspiring
                  October 20, 2020

                  I just found another tidbit of information.

                  The problem comes up when using the type tool on a CMYK file. So if I create a new document in CMYK, the type tool doesn't work. If I create a new document in RGB, it does.

                  Unfortunately, essentially all of my files are CMYK.

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