Re: [Gimp-user] is it possible for the eraser tool to wipe out only text and leave the background as before

[Ofnuts <ofnuts laposte net>]

On 08/27/2013 07:34 PM, anu nivas wrote:
> Hello,
>
> If the eraser tool does not perform the above function, how should I make a
> feature request?

Try the paintbrush in color-erase mode (using the text color). Depending 
on the rest of the layer you can even use the bucket-fill in color-erase 
mode for this (or Colors/Color to alpha, which is equivalent).