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Retsied
Retsied
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March 14, 2019
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Stop text from disappearing when changing font or length of text

  • March 14, 2019
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I think this has to do with Paragraph Text vs Point Text, but can't figure out how to prevent a string of text from disappearing when changing to particular fonts, or appending the text and making it longer.

How can I fix this, and keep the text showing no matter the font type, or length/size of text?

Thanks!

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    Retsied
    Retsied作成者
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    March 14, 2019

    Text is not on a path, or part of a Smart Object.

    Jane-e, you are correct and I am more referring to the actual typeface here. When I change typeface, the text disappears.

    Test Screen Name, I'm not trying to maintain a certain width across all typefaces, rather just prevent the text from disappearing or cutting off. Is this possible without manually resizing?

    I will try and add some pictures to better clarify my issue and intent later tonight. Thanks for the help everyone!

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
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    March 14, 2019

    Retsied  wrote

    When I change typeface, the text disappears.

    Hi Retsied,

    One thing that might be happening is that if you are using Area Type and if the text cannot fit in the frame for various reasons, it will disappear. To test, try resizing the frame bigger to see if the text reappears.

    Is there a + in the lower right hand corner?

    Does the text show up in the Layers panel after you Commit?

    A before and after screenshot would be helpful.

    ~ Jane

      Retsied
      Retsied作成者
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      March 16, 2019

      Below is a video of the issue. I try changing the fontstyle with text both as a Paragraph Text and Point Text.

      I'm trying to get it so that regardless of fontsyle and length of text, it will always remain visible (if it runs outside the document window this is fine, as I will later resize).

        Trevor.Dennis
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        Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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        March 14, 2019

        I don't suppose this text is on a path, or part of a Smart Object?  Either can cause the issue you describe.  I must admit  that text  on  a path can cause me problems when trying to change size or move its position on the path.  Problems to the extent that I give  up and start again!   I always assume that it is my user error, which is  in contrast to some of the posts that SCREAM you damn blimmin buggers have broken Photoshop again and I don't know why I pay for it and I am going to scream some more and switch to The Gimp......  

          T
          Test Screen Name
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          March 14, 2019

          I may misunderstand your question, if so sorry.

          Each font has a different size. When you change font you will ALWAYS change the size needed for the text, so it may get bigger or smaller, or be cut off or flow to a new line, according to the app you are using and the settings.


          Are you hoping that Photoshop will change the font and adjust the size so it is the same width on screen? That's just not what happens.

          jane-e
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          jane-eCommunity Expert
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          March 14, 2019

          https://forums.adobe.com/people/Test+Screen+Name  wrote

          Each font has a different size.

          A font is one size, one weight, and one style of a typeface. People try to use typeface and font interchangeably these days, as they do with ppi and dpi, but in both cases these terms have separate and distinct meanings.

          A font would be stored in one printer’s case, so 12pt Helvetica Bold and 14pt Helvetica Bold would not be stored in the same case and are different fonts. The typeface is Helvetica.

          c.pfaffenbichler
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          c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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          March 14, 2019

          Have you tried using Point Text (Type > Convert to Point Text)?

          Retsied
          Retsied作成者
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          March 14, 2019

          Yes, sorry I should have clarified that. I have tried both Point and Paragraph text.

          When Point Text, text disappears entirely when changing fonts.

          When Paragraph Text, text is chopped off at some length when changing fonts. 

          c.pfaffenbichler
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          c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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          March 14, 2019

          Could you please post screenshots of the point text (including the pertinent Panels, like Options, Layers, …) before and after changing the font?

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