Lost abilty to rename in iPhoto & Aperture 2

Just downloaded Aperture 2 and I have been using iPhoto '08 for a while. I seem to have lost the ability to rename events in either program. I can be in "all events" or "all projects" view and cannot rename. Nor can I open an event and click above on the name and edit it. I can rename photos or edit metadata no problem. Every aspect of my computer is working properly otherwise. I am completely baffled. I think I have checked every setting inside and out in both programs to try and rectify this but to no avail. Anyone ever have this problem or have any suggestions? Thanks!

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. I don't know about Aperture but for iPhoto launch Font Book and make sure you have Helvetica Neue. If you do deactivate and reactivate it. If you don't have that font then you'll need to install it. You can find it on the system install disks that came with your computer with Pacifist. It can find, extract and install that font.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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