Text tool problems in PSE 9

i am using pse 9.  when i attempt to insert text into a layer, what i type is not reflected on the photo. what am i doing wrong?
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Click on the little arrow on the tool's option bar, top left, and reset the tool.
Be sure that you are using a font color which contrasts with the background.
It is possible that you may have to increase the pt size. You are not limited to the preset sizes in the drop-down. Type in a larger size --try 110 or 130.

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