Unable to select 'Art Text' object.

Hi,
Not sure whether this happens only to me. I just added one image (jpg) through Insert -> File options changed it opacity, then I selected the art text tool for adding some text.
But after adding the art text and when I tried to select the text, Instead of selecting the art text, I was only able to select the background jpg.
Can anyone shed some light here?.

Hello,
It would be beneficial for the development team to take a look at the file.
When the text is above the image it should work as  expected. When it is behind, the image  will be selected. You can always select "blocked" objects with help of  the "Objects" Panel on the left.
Thanks,
Sarah
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