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CelJun
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December 9, 2017
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Photoshop text took select existing text box

  • December 9, 2017
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Hey!

So, ever since I updated Photoshop to the latest version, every time I use the text box tool to make a new text box on a new layer, it selects an existing text box on a lower layer. It doesn't matter if I tap or drag, it always selects the existing text layer.

I know I can hide the other text layers or lock it, but it's just inconvenient to keep doing that, and it used to be fine.

Can someone please help?

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Correct answer davescm

Hi

when you move your cursor to create a new text box it looks like this :

However if you move over an existing text box it will change to this :

If it does and you want a new text box rather than opening the existing - then just press shift to change to the text box cursor again and click to start drawing the new box - ( you will need to release shift once you start dragging)

Dave

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davescm
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davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 9, 2017

Hi

when you move your cursor to create a new text box it looks like this :

However if you move over an existing text box it will change to this :

If it does and you want a new text box rather than opening the existing - then just press shift to change to the text box cursor again and click to start drawing the new box - ( you will need to release shift once you start dragging)

Dave

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CelJunAuthor
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December 9, 2017

Is there any way to just turn that off? I find it an unnecessary addition. Thank you for your (also quick) answer.

davescm
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davescmCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 9, 2017

Sorry - I am not aware of a way to turn that off

Dave

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