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djmattyz
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August 25, 2022
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text selection is offset from where it should be

  • August 25, 2022
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when i try to select and edit text it seems to behave very strange,  like its not aligned with where the text actualy is, as seen in the image below the selection area for the "&" sign, when selected, is below the other line and not over the "&"  where you would want it to be, this makes editing very confusing, and very hard to select the line you want to select,  any ideas?

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    Correct answer jane-e

     

    @djmattyz 

     

    Select all of the characters and change the baseline shift from 59.98 pts to 0 pts. This is a character setting, so it's important to select all the text.

     

     

    If you need to change the line spacing, select the text and change (Auto) to a number. Typical leading is typesize plus two (18+2=20) in your case, but that number is a starting point.

     

    Jane

     

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    DavidB
    DavidB
    Known Participant
    September 1, 2022

    Hi

     

    Unfortunatley, I'm having the same issue but my baseline shift is set to 0 and no change in leading.  The problem seems to be in the display of the selcted text - maybe a software issue?

    This problem started with the latest update to Photosop 23.5

     

    DavidB
    DavidB
    Known Participant
    September 1, 2022

    🤦🏻‍♂ a reboot fixed it, but it happens a lot lately, I still hope it gets fixed soon

     

     

    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 25, 2022

    @djmattyz 

     

    Most likely the issue is either a baseline shift or superscript. Can you show another screenshot with your text selected exactly like it is, but also include the Character panel (Window menu).

     

    Jane

     

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      djmattyzAuthor
      Inspiring
      August 25, 2022

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      August 25, 2022

       

      @djmattyz 

       

      Select all of the characters and change the baseline shift from 59.98 pts to 0 pts. This is a character setting, so it's important to select all the text.

       

       

      If you need to change the line spacing, select the text and change (Auto) to a number. Typical leading is typesize plus two (18+2=20) in your case, but that number is a starting point.

       

      Jane

       

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