AE CC 2017 Can't edit or highlight Text Layer

[Josie Sapir]

This problem used to crop up from time to time in every version of AE CC and I could never figure out what caused it.  I had the issue with CC 15.3, so I tried updating to 2017 to see if it solved the problem.  No dice. 

Basically, I can't highlight or change any of my text layers.  I can't even create a new text layer.  I can select the layer in the timeline or in the comp window, but when I double-click the layer, it highlights for a split second and then the bounding box re-appears.  I'm not sure if I've inadvertently set something to cause this or what.

[Josie Sapir]

Annnnnnd.... the issue is gone.  Having done nothing to affect a change despite re-rendering some comps, I can now edit my text again.  I would still love to know how and why this happens!

[Szalam]

I've never experienced that issue on my Mac or Windows machines. We would need a lot more information in order to start narrowing it down. So, if it happens again, reply here letting us know and we'll ask those follow-up questions.

[Josie Sapir]

Yeah, I wish I could give a more detailed run down on what leads up to this issue, but it seems to be such a random occurrence.  Next time it happens I'll re-post.

[JoeDaniels]

I have this same issue.  Very frustrating.  I wish I could go back to CS6 which ran faster and didn't have so many bugs

[Roei Tzoref]

I have this same issue

check your type settings in the preferences and see you are using "European and east asian"

I wish I could go back to CS6 which ran faster and didn't have so many bugs

if you are a CC subscriber (you must be if you are using CC) you can download all version all the way back to CS6

[JordieMAD]

Exact the same over here! But with CC 2022.

I think it has to do with a shortkey, but can't figure out the problem.

[Alexis30499961r16s]

If anyone still has the issue, it just popped on my 2024 project...

[JordieMAD]

haven't resolved this issue unfortunately 😞

[Pioneeri1]

It has something to do with the rendering. Because I can´t even playback the timeline. But it is only within one project. Other projects work well.