Re: [Gimp-user] Cant modify text on layer in XCF file using V2.8.16

[Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com>]

On 25/05/16 23:36, DennisT wrote:
> New GIMP user who has not previous used Photoshop.  So far I have had mixed
> results.  Creating a new layered project was successful, but coming back to
> modify that project has been a total brick wall.
>
> I have 11 layers with each containing a single text component, image or shape.
> I can't seem to be able to edit any of my existing text.  I have hidden most
> layers from view and am trying to work with a single layer that has a single
> text box that I want to change.
>
> My source is an XCF file, from which I exported JPG files for our website.  I
> have not (knowingly) applied filters or done much more than add text, shapes and
> a couple of small images.
>
> Search results have all been about older versions.  I can't right-click the
> layer and choose edit (which sounds wonderfully simple and effective...).
>
> Documentation explains the new features but only offer how to add, not edit
> text.
>
> Right-clicking the existing text pops up the GIMP menu, not something context
> sensitive.  Using the text tool seems to only want to add new text, not change
> what I already have.
>
> It shouldn't (can't) be this hard so there must be something simple that I'm
> missing.
>
> Just a little help!  I'm not usually this slow to pick up new tools.

Start the Text tool again and click on the layer (I assume this is still 
a text layer ("A" preview in the Layers dialogs))