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

[Pat David <patdavid gmail com>]

That layer doesn't look like a text layer anymore. You won't be able to
modify it, I think.
On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 6:24 PM DennisT <forums gimpusers com> wrote:

> > Try clicking the "A" text tool "I" beam in the text itself. The edit
> > options should open up on the LHS.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > ...
> > I can't right-click the layer and choose edit (which sounds
> > wonderfully simple and effective...).
>
> Thanks for your input!
>
> With only the one layer visible, and after selecting the text tool (A),
> when I
> click on the text within the layer I just get the 4 box tool to enter new
> text.
> It's not letting me select the existing text.
>
> I am uploading my XCF file to make this easier for more experienced eyes
> to see
> where I am.
>
> My best,
> Dennis
>
> Attachments:
> *
> http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/249/original/2016-0601-summer-savings.xcf
>
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