Text tool

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Miller_Church
Aug 20, 2004
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I’m a new subscriber. When using the text tool, when I come to the end of the line and hit Enter, the cursor goes back to the beginning of the sentence; it does not create a new line. Anyone know what’s wrong? Thanks.
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Nancy_S
Aug 20, 2004
miller,

It doesn’t work like a typewritter. You would be better of creating each new line of text on its own blank layer. This way you can reposition each line. Text isn’t the best in this program.
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Nancy_S
Aug 20, 2004
miller,

If the concept of layers is new to you, a very basic run through can be found here.

< http://www.elated.com/tutorials/graphics/photoshop/intro_lay ers/>

The site below is much more in depth, note the links to his other pages for Elements on the left side of page.

<http://www.arraich.com/elements/pse_basics1.htm>
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Miller_Church
Aug 23, 2004
Thanks so much for your response. Although I’m a new subscriber, I’m not new to Photoshop. I understand what you’re saying about text, and your suggestion is certainly the best solution. However, I’d really like to know how to "undo" this thing that’s happening when I hit return after typing text. Again, however, I truly appreciate your suggestion.
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Beth_Haney
Aug 23, 2004
Have you tried deleting the Preference folder to see if that corrects the problem? It’s true that Elements isn’t a good text editing program, but when I use the Horizontal Text Tool, I can begin a new line by hitting Return. Do you know the keyboard shortcut (same as full PS I believe.) If not:

With Elements closed, click on the start up icon and then make a quick grab for the (Win) Control, Alt, and Shift keys (Mac) Command, Option, and Shift. Hold all three down until you get a screen asking if you want to delete Settings. Say Yes.
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Patti Anderson
Aug 23, 2004
Are you using Windows? If you are, you can use the End key on the keyboard to take you back to the end of a line of text. Conversely, the Home key will take you to the beginning. I don’t know if this is the same on a Mac.

For me it’s the same as Beth — when I use the Horizontal Type tool, I get a new line when I hit Enter/Return.

Patti
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Miller_Church
Aug 23, 2004
Thanks to you all. Apparently, the solution was (isn’t it always the way?) a computer reboot. Seems fine this morning after having the weekend to rest up.

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