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.

[ryan_1368]

I'm having an issue where any captions I generate using the transcript/caption tool don't show up in the program monitor at all, regardless of if I've imported an SRT file or created them with the transcription tool built into Premiere. It had been working previously; the only thing I can think of that's changed is I updated Premiere recently, and I had updated a plugin.

 I've attached a screenshot so you can see my caption settings. 

I'm on an Apple M4 Max running on Sequoia 15.7.2 (updated from 15.6.1 where I was when the issue started; I had updated to try and fix it)

I've tried wiping my preferences, cache for Premiere & AE, rolling back my version of Premiere, updating Mac OS, creating multiple new projects, making new caption tracks, turning them on and off, restarting my machine, reinstalling the entire Adobe Suite, and uninstalling all plugins. 

I'm at a bit of a loss for what to do and would love some advice if anyone has any thoughts. 

[jamieclarke]

Hi @ryan_1368 -  Thanks for submitting your bug report. We need a few more details to try to help with the issue.

Does this happen with all fonts or only your "GT Haptik"?

Which plugin did you update?  Have you tried to uninstall the plugin?

Sorry for the frustration.

[ryan_1368]

Hi Jaime,

Yes, it happens with all fonts. It was the Datamosh 2 plugin from Plugin Play. I've since uninstalled it in both Premiere and After Effects and i'm still having the issue. 

Appreciate you weighing in to help. 

[ryan_1368]

@jamieclarke - appreciate you weighing in, made my response without tagging you so re-posting this to be sure you see it. 

Yes, it does happen with all fonts. It was the Datamosh 2 plugin from Plugin Play. I've since uninstalled it in both Premiere and After Effects and i'm still having the issue. 

Again, thanks for the help. 

[Stan Jones]

@ryan_1368,

If you enter some text in the Program Monitor with the type tool, does it show?

Stan

[jamieclarke]

Hi @ryan_1368 - I believe this issue has been fixed in Premiere Pro version 25.6, some users have reported that removing all fonts from Adobe Fonts via the Creative Cloud app resolves the issue.

I would wait for version 25.6 to see if that resolves your issue unless you are ok with removing all fonts from your Adobe Fonts.

[ryan_1368]

@jamieclarke - Alrighty, I just tried remove all my adobe fonts and it didn't seem to do anything. I guess I'll try to wait for 10.6 but that is defintely a bummer if thats the only solve. 

@Stan Jones - Just tried to use the text tool and I have the same issue - nothing shows up on the program monitor, regardless of font, size, fill etc. 

[jamieclarke]

Hi @ryan_1368 - 25.6.1 has been released please check when you have a chance.  thank you.

[ryan_1368]

@jamieclarke after making a new project, and re-setting everything up - in 25.6.1 the issue is indeed fixed. 

Thank you!