{"id":13442,"date":"2026-03-31T00:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/?p=13442"},"modified":"2026-03-29T13:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T17:52:20","slug":"text-hijinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yourscrappingcafe.com\/home\/d19521157\/public_blog\/text-hijinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Text Hijinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The past two week we\u2019ve been working with text. In last week\u2019s \u201cPuffy Words<\/a><\/strong>\u201d post in particular I found myself using one of my favorite keyboard hacks and wondered why I never shared it with you before. Have you ever been working on a layout with multiple text layers and find yourself running into weird text hijinks? It used to happen to me a lot before I discovered that simple keyboard hack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what exactly do I mean by text hijinks? That\u2019s just another surprise from Photoshop Elements (PSE). This happens when I already have multiple text layers and try to add another. As soon as I select the Type tool in an attempt to add another text layer PSE graciously opens one of the existing text layers for editing. If this has happened to you, I know you know how frustrating this can be. I admit I used to shout WHY??? (literally out loud) every time it happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, here\u2019s the why. PSE opens an existing text layer when selecting the Type tool because the tool is purposely designed to automatically detect and select the nearest text layer, or it is interacting with a “ghost” or previously created, nearly invisible, blank text layer. It can also happen if a text layer is active in the Layers Panel. At least that\u2019s the common excuse for these annoying hijinks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s how to stop the hijinks\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is so simple\u2026just hold down the Shift key while clicking on the Type tool to force PSE to create a new text layer instead of selecting an old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, don\u2019t expect too much from PSE here\u2026it will still open the Type tool with whatever font and other settings were used last!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019ve ever run into these pesky hijinks this is a simple \u201ckey\u201d addition to make a habit of using. Great things are the results of good habits. Especially for a seasoned scrapbooker. I know it\u2019s one habit I\u2019m glad is part of my normal routine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Other Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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But here’s a creative thought for your day<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that\u2019s creativity. \u2013 Charles Mingus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for reading this week\u2019s Tuesday Tip. Remember, if you have any suggestions or questions please don\u2019t hesitate to “Message Me<\/strong><\/a>“. Check back next week for some fresh tips about recoloring. Click \u201cFollow Me<\/a><\/strong>\u201d to stay in touch. I hope you have a wonderful week!<\/p>\n\n\n

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The past two week we\u2019ve been working with text. In last week\u2019s \u201cPuffy Words\u201d post in particular I found myself using one of my favorite keyboard hacks and wondered why I never shared it with you before. Have you ever been working on a layout with multiple text layers and find yourself running into weird text hijinks? It used to happen to me a lot before I discovered that simple keyboard hack. So, what exactly do I mean by text…<\/p>\n

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