7 Replies Latest reply: Jan 13, 2014 11:37 PM by SteveH59 RSS

    Font problem

    SteveH59 Community Member

      Hello

       

      When I use the font tool the comma, which would obviously go at the end of a phrase, is placed at the beginning of a sentence or phrase so instead of:

       

      This little piggy goes to market,

       

      I have:

       

      ,This little piggy goes to market

       

      In addition, if I wish to delete the letter in front of the cursor I have to press the 'delete back button' (with the arrow pointing to the
      left), and not the usual delete button.

       

      I have clicked on 'Reset Tool' on the Type icon on the options bar, but it hasn't made any difference.

       

      Any suggestions, please?

       

      Thanks

       

      Steve

        • 1. Re: Font problem
          gener7 Community Member

          Here's some things to check:

           

          Type of keyboard you are using, US English is my standard.

           

          I use Myriad Pro as my font.

           

          Reset Character panel (reset is under the panel menu)  This panel are under Photoshop's Window menu if you do not see it.

           

          And under Preferences > Type, choose East Asian.

           

          Restart if you make any changes and try again.

          • 2. Re: Font problem
            SteveH59 Community Member

            Hello gener7

             

            Thanks for your reply.

             

            The problem occurs regardless of the font I use.

             

            I cannot see the Reset Character panel under Windows - please see screenshot) or Type under Preferences (again, please see screenshot).

             

            Thanks again.

             

            Steve

             

            window_menu.jpg

             

            preferences.jpg

            • 3. Re: Font problem
              gener7 Community Member

              Ok that looks like something very early.  CS2?

               

              Under the Window Menu you click on Character and a checkmark shows.

               

              Then over to the right side of PS the Character Panel or Palette should be visible.

               

              In the upper right corner of this panel is a right pointing triangle.

               

              Click on that and see if Reset is an option.

               

              If not, or if it doesn't work, reset Photoshop by holding down the Ctrl-Alt-Shift keys while starting Photoshop. You should see a dialog asking if you want to reset your prefs. Agree and see if that fixes it.

              • 4. Re: Font problem
                SteveH59 Community Member

                Yes, it's an early version.

                 

                I found 'Reset Character', but it didn't make any difference (screenshot - comma in the wrong place). I'll try the Ctrl-Alt-Shift keys while starting Photoshop.

                 

                Thanks again.fox.jpg

                • 5. Re: Font problem
                  SteveH59 Community Member

                  I pressed Ctrl + Alt + Shift on restart and deleted the present settings. I then changed from US default settings to Europe settings, but still got the comma at the beginning of a sentence when using the type tool. So I changed it back to US default settings and I still got the comma at the beginning of a sentence.

                   

                  If I uninstalled PS and resinstalled it, would that helpme out? I don't mind, but would I lose plug-ins, brushes, etc that I have downloaded online over the past few months?

                   

                  Thanks

                  • 6. Re: Font problem
                    gener7 Community Member

                    I've been reading up to see if I can give you a better answer.

                     

                    This behavior is as if it were a Middle East edition of Photoshop. In Photoshop 6, General Preferences, East Asian text options should be unchecked.

                     

                    I forgot to ask you to select and reset the Paragraph panel. It should have a reset function.

                     

                    I think you can hold down the Shift key while starting Photoshop to disable plugins. (They can cause trouble sometimes).

                     

                    I am a bit confused, but I don't think your Presets should be affected if you re-install. If you are worried about it, go into the Photoshop folder and make a backup of your Presets and Plugins folders.

                     

                    I'll be a bit busy tomorrow,but anyone else is free to join this discussion.

                     

                    Gene

                    • 7. Re: Font problem
                      SteveH59 Community Member

                      Hello Gene

                       

                      Thanks again.

                       

                      I'll back up my folders as you suggest and try reinstalling.

                       

                      Thanks for all your help.

                       

                      Steve