Why Can't I Type Along Path?

I working in PS CS5. I've created a new layer on my image for my text. I created an elliptical and clicked the path button. I then clicked the Horizontal type tool. I began typing, but realized that each letter was creating a "_" instead of typing the actual layer. Now I have _________ going across my elliptical. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Is the cursor changing before you start typing.
If you want the text along the path, hover the cursor until it looks like below
and then click to type
For type inside the path hover the cursor inside the path until it looks like below
and then click to type.
You don't have to create a new layer before you type on a path, the type layer
will be created if your using horizontal or vertical type tools (not the type mask tools).
Your using the ellipitical marquee tool to make a selection, then turning it into a path?
Also if your not seeing any type, check that your foreground color is not the same color
as your image and/or try a different font.
MTSTUNER

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