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Text Editing Problems

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Text Editing Problems Andrew Hall 21 Mar 05:08
  Text Editing Problems Owen 21 Mar 05:22
   Text Editing Problems Snapafun 26 Mar 08:36
Andrew Hall
2011-03-21 05:08:08 UTC (almost 14 years ago)

Text Editing Problems

I am using Gimp version 2.6.11 under Mac OS X version 10.4.11.

I am having a problem that is driving me to distraction: When I close a file and open it again, it is impossible to edit the text. Please note that before saving the file, I have no problems editing the text--so I have already passed hurdle.

It wouldn't be so bad if it was just a word or two, but I am in a situation where I will have to delete several paragraphs of text and re-type them in order to fix a small typo. With my typing skills, it is likely that I will make another typo in the process. And, of course, I don't remember what font I was using, or the type size, etc. etc.

Any suggestions and explanations would be welcomed.

Owen
2011-03-21 05:22:13 UTC (almost 14 years ago)

Text Editing Problems

I am using Gimp version 2.6.11 under Mac OS X version 10.4.11.

I am having a problem that is driving me to distraction: When I close a file and open it again, it is impossible to edit the text. Please note that before saving the file, I have no problems editing the text--so I have already passed hurdle.

It wouldn't be so bad if it was just a word or two, but I am in a situation where I will have to delete several paragraphs of text and re-type them in order to fix a small typo. With my typing skills, it is likely that I will make another typo in the process. And, of course, I don't remember what font I was using, or the type size, etc. etc.

Any suggestions and explanations would be welcomed.

Possibly a workflow type of problem

1. put all your text on layers, even put revised text on a new layer 2. save you work as an xcf (native gimp format) all layers will be kept 3. use the eye icon in the layers to get your final version 4. Save as a jpg/png whatever

Not quite correct?

Reopen the xcf file, adjust as necessary, resave as xcf and then into your final format.

Owen

Snapafun
2011-03-26 08:36:33 UTC (almost 14 years ago)

Text Editing Problems

When working with GIMP you can save your work in any file format you choose BUT your current work book will remain as xcf capable until you close it. So.... before you close GIMP- SAVE your work as a xcf also! The rest is as Owen said - use layers, etc.

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On 21/03/2011 6:22 p.m., Owen wrote:

I am using Gimp version 2.6.11 under Mac OS X version 10.4.11.

I am having a problem that is driving me to distraction: When I close a file and open it again, it is impossible to edit the text. Please note that before saving the file, I have no problems editing the text--so I have already passed hurdle.

It wouldn't be so bad if it was just a word or two, but I am in a situation where I will have to delete several paragraphs of text and re-type them in order to fix a small typo. With my typing skills, it is likely that I will make another typo in the process. And, of course, I don't remember what font I was using, or the type size, etc. etc.

Any suggestions and explanations would be welcomed.

Possibly a workflow type of problem

1. put all your text on layers, even put revised text on a new layer 2. save you work as an xcf (native gimp format) all layers will be kept 3. use the eye icon in the layers to get your final version 4. Save as a jpg/png whatever

Not quite correct?

Reopen the xcf file, adjust as necessary, resave as xcf and then into your final format.

Owen

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