PS makes a new layer when trying to edit text

[peezer]

I am using Photoshop 7.0

I am trying to go back and edit text that was created previously. The text is the only thing I have on the layer. When I click on the type tool and then try to edit the text, a new layer appears in my layer palette. I can't edit the text at all. I want to change the font and color.

Did I accidentally set something? How can I edit the text layer?

 

[samjazz]

Double click on the thumbnail in the layer palette to select all the text, then edit from there.

 

[itlama]

Usually i choose Type Tool, then click 'accurately' on the text to amend. There is no such problem that you mentioned.

samjazz method is excellent, prove his superb mastery on PS no doubt.

Only the way PS design these double-click short-cut, i.e. different functions for different kinds of layer, not very intuitive or consistent. At least not for casual users (like webmasters).

 

[dmacster]

Does the layer still show the "T" that it's type and not rendered?