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Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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When I have Typewriter tool on, I used to always be able to see what I was typing as I was typing it. Now, the cursor moves but I can't see the type until after I get out of the typing box. I tried re-setting properties, but it's still not showing type. Also, the hand tool shows up and I don't want it to. Help! I have W 8.1, arial font, 11 pt, black print.
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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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Hi Kathleen,

Thanks for the post - can you please send a screen-shot of the Properties Pane, with the Typewriter Tool active?
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Also, the hand tool shows up and I don't want it to.
I'm not 100% sure that I understand what you're looking for here. The Hand Tool will activate once the Escape (Esc) key is hit. If you're actively typing in a Typewriter or Textbox object, you'll need to hit the Escape key twice. What, specifically, are you looking for, here?

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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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Screen shot is attached. I managed to remove the hand, but still unable to see words as I type using the typewriter tool until after I get out of the box maybe by clicking on another part of the document, if that makes sense.

BTW, never had this problem before, just started today, and it's really important that I see what I'm typing as I'm typing it. Then when I go back into the box to correct something, everything typed in the box becomes invisible again.

Thanks for your help!
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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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Let me know if the screen shot attached to my last reply. Not sure I did it right.
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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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Hi Kathleen,

It seems that the screen-shot did not attach. Please be aware that you will need to wrap files in a .zip folder, before they can be uploaded to the forums.

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Hi kathleenjaynes,

To upload an image, it must be saved in an archive (.zip/.rar/.7z).

If you would like to place the image inline as Will has, you will need to upload it to the internet or FTP server (I use www.imgur.com as it is free), and copy the link to the image into your next post, then tagging the beginning and end of the image link with "[img]"%20"[/img]" respectively (without the quotations).

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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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See if you can open attached.
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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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Hi Kathleen,

Thanks for that, that's perfect - it doesn't seem to be related to the settings that you're using for the typewriter. Does this same thing happen when using i.e. the Textbox, or when drawing a line with the Line Tool? Does restarting the Editor help?

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I restarted the computer, same problem, and then I used the line tool and the red circle, those worked. Then I tried typewriter again, and it works! I can now see what I'm typing. Not sure why it works now, but I'll take it!

Thanks for your help!
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Hi Kathleen,

That's strange... On the one hand, I'm glad that it's working for you, but on the other hand, I'd rather have found out why it was happening first.

If it happens again, do please let us know!
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Re: Can't see what I'm typing using typewriter tool

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I have had the same problem on occasion. I also have had a problem with the line and arrow tools. What happens is when drawing a line, the line does not show until I complete the command. So far all I have had to do is close and open Editor.
It seems to happen after a lot of use with large multi page files.
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Hi Robert,

Have you tried clearing up your %TEMP% folder and does this help with the prolonged use of the Editor with large files?
Or have you checked how large that folder is when the problems in the Editor start appearing?

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Answer to both questions is no. Next time I have problems, I will check the size of the temp folder. It does not happen often.
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Thanks Robert,

If it happens again - please do keep us posted with your findings!

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Will do
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