Resetting Preferences

[Jeane Carlson]

I'm embarrassed to even ask as many times as it has been posted...But can someone please refresh my memory on how to reset preferences. I printed it out so I would have it if needed, and guess what? Yep, can't locate it.
Thanks,
Jeane

[Nancy S]

Jean,

As soon as you hit the icon to start PSE, immediately grab the three keys shift/alt/ctrl and hold them all down until you see a dialog box. Let the keys go and answer yes. That's it!

Nancy

[Beth Haney]

Unless you happen to run a Mac, in which case substitute Command, Option, and Shift! :)

[Jeane Carlson]

Thanks Beth,
I finally located my cheat sheet last night and reset the preferences. It didn't fix my problem. I have re-booted my computer, closed and re-opened PSE.
The problem is this: When I open an image, select the horizontal type tool, and start to type on the image, each character selects a new tool instead of letting me type. If I manually make a new layer it works, but I shouldn't have to do that, should I? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Jeane

[Dave Hamer]

Jeane

After selecting the type tool, do you left mouse click on the graphic
where you want to begin typing?

Dave.

[Jeane Carlson]

Dave,
I think I am doing that so as to place the text where I want it. Knowing me, though, maybe I'm not. I'll check and get back to ya. Thanks
Jeane

[Dave Hamer]

Jeane

Not to worry. We have all been there. Somtimes what we think is very
intuitive is actually not.

Dave