CBruce

Thank you, thank you, thank you - I did not press escape when I added the jpg - it is now working! Ok, maybe I will get the hang of this after all. Have a great evening.

Ok, I am really confused! It was suggested that I try a new file and see if text appears - it does. I then started to do the graphic I was working on from scratch - and I believe my issue is after I insert a jpg file as a layer. Here is what I have done: Started with background layer - used the paint bucket to add color Added a layer -- put in text - shows fine. Added another layer by importing the jpg file Added another layer to add more text - and it doesn't show. I confirmed all that you listed but no go? Again, thank you so much for your help.

Thank you for your quite reply. I read the link posts and pressed Escape and CTRL D to ensure nothing was actively selected. Tried again and nothing - I see the cursor moving but nothing shows (I have selected black as the font color).

I am new to graphics programs and very new to Paint.net - I have added a layer to my file for text; chosen the text tool, set my font and size, color and alignment. But when I begin typing it does not show. Is there a specific order or some trick I am missing to put text into my file?