>The text tool is still a work in progress, as everything in GIMP 2.7. I
guess
>the current state has not been merged to the git master. as for now you
need
>to select the text layer in the layers dialog, then click the text on the
>canvas. No cursor is shown, but you can remove and write text. you
>>Oh, one more thing, how can I enter text the old way instead of using the
on
>>canvas option? I've made this selection, but don't remember how I got
there.
>
>I believe the on-canvas text editing is the default for GIMP 2.7. If you
prefer "the old way" you can select "Use Editor" in the options
>Oh, one more thing, how can I enter text the old way instead of using the on
>canvas option? I've made this selection, but don't remember how I got there.
I believe the on-canvas text editing is the default for GIMP 2.7. If you prefer
"the old way" you can select "Use Editor" in the options of
I don't know how else to express it, but I'm running a fresh install of Gimp
2.7.1. The freshness because I just installed Ubuntu-Studio as a fresh
install, so had to install 2.7.1 also freshly.
Everything appears to be working except that when I want to enter text, I
select the text tool with my
