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drferry
drferry
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August 17, 2021
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I can't find a consistent way to change the text cursor back to a selection cursor

  • August 17, 2021
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If I use the text function to insert text under the graphics menu and then want to switch back to the selection cursor to place the text where I want it on the clip, I can't find a consistent way to make the cursor switch out of its text cursor configuration. There has to be an easier way to do this than randomly clicking around in the effects panel while holding the Command key, which seems to work occasionally.

 

This has to be the easiest question ever posted in the forum, but it is driving me crazy.  Thanks for the help!

 

DRF

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    Correct answer Kevin-Monahan

    I press ESC to escape from text creation and then press V to return to the Selection tool. Then, you can usually do what you want, which might be to manipulate the position of the text or to change a parameter/control.

     

    You can also press the Selection tool.

     

    Kevin

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    drferry
    drferryAuthor
    Known Participant
    August 18, 2021

    Thanks to everyone who answered!  Stupid, isn't it?

     

    I actually found an answer:  click on the selection tool in the Tools panel!  Duh!  Yes, you have to touch the mouse, but at least it works.

     

    What frosts me is that I could not find the answer to this question no matter how I structured the text in the search engine.

     

    DRF

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    August 18, 2021

    Hi DRF,

    That works, sorry if we didn't suggest the obvious.

     

    I usually use ESC + V. Not trying to be pedantic, but this keyboard shortcut combination is akin to clicking on the Selection tool, which is the overall solution. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

     

    Thanks!
    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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      Stig Andre35695186yt0z
      Participant
      June 12, 2024

      Actually, the solution is in exiting the text editing mode by pressing ESC, just as Ann said in the first place, then you will be able to press other shortcuts to switch to other tools.


      Yes, or by just clicking "Selection Tool". I was just pointing out that the answer that is marked as "solution" is wrong, because Esc+V is not a shortcut. No Adobe shortcuts includes Esc to my knowledge.

      Ann Bens
      Community Expert
      Ann BensCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 17, 2021

      ESC?

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      August 17, 2021

      I press ESC to escape from text creation and then press V to return to the Selection tool. Then, you can usually do what you want, which might be to manipulate the position of the text or to change a parameter/control.

       

      You can also press the Selection tool.

       

      Kevin

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
        R Neil Haugen
        R Neil Haugen
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        August 17, 2021

        You have to click somewhere in a panel outside the Program or Text/EGP panels to be able to go from text entering mode to keyboard-shortcut mode. Which is a bit of a pain. Personally, I HATE having to grab the mouse at that time, but it's necessary.

         

        Neil

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