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Higham019
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August 23, 2020
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Text not appearing

  • August 23, 2020
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So after having the latest update for Photoshop and for some reason when I go and use the text tool. There is no text visiable at all. Like completely blank! Is it just me with the problem or has anyone experience this issue?

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 25, 2020

Are you using any special fonts from AdobeFonts (formerly Typekit)?

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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madenamelist
Participant
September 4, 2020

Nancy, I am having the same problem since yesterday.  I tried resetting the type tool per above instructions.  My friend who is knowledgeable about PS, tried to troubleshoot with me online for 2 hours.  No go.  I also have PSE 14 & it's not working there either.

Thank you for any ideas/help you have.

 

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 4, 2020

Maybe the font you're using is corrupted.  Try a different font like Arial or Times New Roman.

Make sure the Type color and size is appropriate for your canvas.  Not too dark, not too light.  Not too small, not too big.

 

 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 24, 2020

Is text in an editable Type Layer denoted by a T?

Is the Type Layer selected and visible (eye icon)?

 

Assuming all is as it should be, try resetting your Type Tool.  See screenshot.

 

 

 

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 23, 2020

Hi 

The most common reasons are that the text is too small or it's white on a white background. If that's not it, type some text, click and insertion point with the Type tool, and show your Character and Paragraph panels so we can better assist.

~ Jane 

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    Higham019Author
    Participant
    August 24, 2020

    Hi Jane,

     

    The thing is that even with a white background it is still not showing the text at all. The same with a transparent background. The text works in the previous version, but since the latest one came out I've been unable to type any text at all. I even adjusted the size, changed the font colour, the font style and well everything as far as I know.

     

    I even did the uninstall/reinstall trick, but that didn't work at all.

     

    I'm literately at a deadend and have no idea what to do next 😞 

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 25, 2020

    If that's not it, type some text, click and insertion point with the Type tool, and show your Character and Paragraph panels so we can better assist.

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