Weird background color and I can't see my text while typing.

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Hello!

I've been having annoying troubles with my photoshop. I'd like to solve them, but I don't know how.

First, my background color isn't white, its yellow and I can't set it to white. You can see it here: http://prntscr.com/g6jczv

Secondary, when I am using text tool, when I type, I can't see the text, I see it only after I've typed it and choosed another tool such as Move Tool or any else and clicked on the place where the text should be at. That's really annoying and I would be really happy if someone could help me, thanks!

Per Berntsen · Accepted Answer

How to do that?Before resetting preferences, try resetting the type tool.Right click the T in the options bar, and choose Reset tool.If that doesn't help, reset the preferences.Go to Edit > Preferences > General, and click the button that says Reset Preferences on Quit.Then restart Photoshop.As for the problem with white displaying as yellow - does that happen with all images, for instance when you open a photo?

Nancy OShea · Answer

Have you calibrated the colors in your monitor yet?

Go to File > New ... and create a custom document with the settings shown below. Select White for your Background.

Text color should be the opposite of your background color. Otherwise you won't see it. Also the text size must be of adequate size. See screenshot.

Does that help you?

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