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Adobe Illustrator - Text Cursor


Expert: Amy - 6/11/2009

Question
Amy,

I've been working in Illustrator for while but I don't understand why I can't see my cursor (blinking) when I type in Illustrator CS3.  I know it's a command but I don't know what the command is please help.

Answer
Hi Troy.

Hmmm. It isn't a command, actually. Even if you hide edges, you are supposed to be able to see the flashing cursor.

Try this, to help me figure out if the cursor is missing or if it is white. Make a text box on a black background and type. Is the cursor there now? If it is, it means something is making your cursors lighter than normal.

Are you on a Mac? The "Shades" screen brightness software conflicts with Illustrator cursors - I found that info on the forums.

Do you ever see the text flashing cursor? If you see it sometimes but not other times, you are not alone. CS3 just does this sometimes.

The other thing you could do right away is delete your preferences. This might correct it. Do you know how to delete prefs?

-Amy

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