P: Premiere Pro - Type Tool and Captions

[felipemdlima]

Hi guys,

I'm having trouble with using the Type Tool and the Captions within the Text Panel.

This has happened in the past couple of days or at least, it's when I have noticed.

When the Type Tool is selected and when I click in the Programm Panel, like usually to type text nothing happens.

A red line now appears at the top and across the said panel. I am still able to drag a box but nothing happens after that.

Likewise with the Text panel and the captions. When I create a new caption track, and create a caption, I am able to create it and type in it, but nothing appears.

I've tried uninstalling the 25.1 version and re-installling - Nothing.

I've tried installing the 25.0 version and the same problem - Nothing.

I've tried creating a new project and opening an older project - Nothing.

Lastly, I have also tried turning my Mac off and turning back on - Nothing.

In the 24.6.4 version, it works but ideally I'd like to be using the most updated version.

I would appreacite any help, screengrab provided.

Cheers

Felipe

[Theresa Rostek]

Hi all,

A fix is available to try in Premiere Pro beta starting in 25.6.0x61. Please give it a try and let us know if it's working as you expect.

Many thanks,

Theresa

[Stan Jones]

Edit 9/30/25 to post: This post was to the wrong thread. Sorry for the confusion.

Original post:

@Theresa Rostek,

I'm not sure which bug you're addressing. Bug 1 (deletion of direct manipulation element) and Bug 2 (reference monitor open) were previously fixed. What I call Bug 3 started here, but is now in its own thread:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-bugs/shortcut-keys-overriding-while-typing/idi-p/1538238...

I think that separate thread is preferable, because the symptoms are slightly different. I, of course, do not know the underlying cause.

In any event, it is NOT fixed in PR Beta 25.6.0.64 (9/12/25), and there is no new PR Beta update so far today. I had not tested in the new PR Release 25.5.0, and I just confirmed that it is present there (as expected).

Stan

[Theresa Rostek]

Hi @Stan Jones,

I meant the original bug reported with text not showing up in the PgM. Is that the one you checked in 25.6.0.64 and are still seeing the issue?

Bug 3 has been fixed, I will go update that thread now.

[Stan Jones]

@Theresa Rostek,

Thanks for checking! I hope this is the last this symptom shows up from whatever bug - too confusing! lol. I suspect that this looked very different from the programming side.

I was referring to bug 3. Its symptom distinction was that the typed character would execute and at the same time, its shortcut would execute.  Demonstrating it involved selecting the Text tool before editing in Program Monitor. 

In any event, I checked Beta 25.6.0.74 and Release 25.5.0, and Bug 1 (direct manipulation deletion) is fixed.

And Bug 2 was moot after removal of the Reference Monitor.

Stan

[nicha36387871j2fe]

1. Premiere Pro 25.5.0
2. Macbook Pro M1, MacOs Tahoe 26.0.1

After updating macOS, all text layers stopped displaying — they show normally in the timeline but not in the playback monitor or final export. I’ve already cleared cache files, reinstalled the program, tested across all existing projects, and even created brand new ones, but the issue persists. When adding new text, the layer appears in the timeline as expected, yet the playback monitor shows nothing except a strange red line, which I’m not sure is related. Everything worked fine before the macOS update. 

[Stan Jones]

@nicha36387871j2fe,

This is a Mac only bug that may have a fix in the Beta version. It is a very long thread that suggests the problem lies with Adobe fonts. Your post may get moved to that thread.

The thread is here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-bugs/p-premiere-pro-type-tool-and-captions/idi-p/1517157...

Stan

[Annika Koenig]

@nicha36387871j2fe please please report back if you get a chance to verify this in a current beta build. We are still looking for more confirmation that the problem is resolved.