Adjusting Gradient Color's GREYED Out

In my motion project for some reason several of my text layers I cannot change the gradient colors of the font. I can select different present gradient colors, but I cannot create my own gradient colors or modify any of the preset gradient colors. The standard gradient sliding bar for color modification is greyed out. Why would this be? Some of my text layers in the project are fine, I can modify the gradient colors. Other text layers I cannot, what would the difference be?
Words of wisdom appreciated, thanks!
lance

Actually I think this was a combination of bug / human error. The problem was I just selected the layer in the Project window, then went into the Inspector to modify the gradient. The solution was I had to first double click on the text object in the screen and make sure the cursor was blinking in the text itself. Then I could edit the gradient colors in Inspector.
Hope my blundering can help others avoid the same boo boo:)
lance

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