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

[Pat David <patdavid gmail com>]

Inkscape is harder than Scribus? :)

On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 7:23 PM Ofnuts <ofnuts gmx com> wrote:

> 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)
>
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