Rename roll no longer works - help

In iPhoto (6.0.5) I used to be able to change the roll name by simply clicking on the existing name (e.g. roll 243) in the info panel at the bottom left, and then typing in a new name. This no longer works. When I click on the name in the info panel the name is momentarily highlighted, but then dims and will not permit me to rename it. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

bobio:
Run Disk Utility and repair disk permissons. Also make sure you have the Helvetica font enabled for your Mac and account. It's a long shot but worth a try
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto 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 written an Automator workflow application, 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. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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