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

[Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com>]

On 26/05/16 01:44, DennisT wrote:
> > That layer doesn't look like a text layer anymore. You won't be able
> > to modify it, I think.
> I was beginning to suspect as much.
>
> My goal is to be able to edit the text on several layers as I reuse this image
> for different promotions.
>
> For now, I have created a new layer and I am trying to line up a new text box
> over the existing one.  Once I have the new text placed and formatted I will
> delete the old layer.
>
> Can you offer pointers on what not to do in order to keep the text layers
> editable?  I would like to not make the same mistakes again.
>
> Thanks very much!
> Dennis
Given the image, you should not be using Gimp... You can use, in 
decreasing ease-of-user order:

- a plain word processor (LibreOffice or else)
- Scribus (a typesetting application)
- Inkscape (a vector graphics editor)