Unable to edit Caption properties with new 2025 Premiere - unless using pointless workarounds

Question

Essential graphics were removed yes I am aware and a new properties panel was introduced but captions' font/size etc cannot be edited unless I save a copy of the file and open it up.

Why?

This should be a bug but I don't have the time for the long winded questionnaire when it's rather obvious.

UPDATE: After reopening the saved as Copy file - I need to edit captions again, but it's disabled again like below, the workaround is to now Save as Copy again. This can't be right.

yash-lucid · Accepted Answer

Try closing the Captions window, then reopening it from the Window menu

Annika Koenig · Answer

@yash-lucid Yes, that does look like a bug and thanks for reporting it. Please try resetting the preferences if you are willing:
1. Close Premiere Pro

2. Open Premiere and hold down alt/opt or shift key

3. Select checkbox to delete prefs

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