User level: Level 1 (79 points)I can’t find the option to add text to a photo. Used to select edit and then an option in the lower right corner that gave options for adding text, etc.
i finally found the + under markup but there’s no option to add text only the 2 options in the photo. Also, add to rotate the photo to find the + sign.
Posted on Oct 16, 2026 7:23 AM
User level: Level 7 (25,466 points)Oct 16, 2026 8:35 AM in response to Portreest
This is what I see in iOS 27.0.1 on a 16 when I hold the phone vertically:
This is what I see when I hold it horizontally:
As you can see, I get the Add Text choice, but in fact I can't scroll the menu. I'm not sure why you only get 4 choices (perhaps you have larger text size,) but the problem is the lack of scrolling.
Can you scroll to the next choices in this menu?
If this is a problem for both of us, we should report it here:
User level: Level 7 (25,466 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:52 AM in response to Portreest
Have you tried a forced restart?
Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
This is different from a simple Power Off. For me, the logo appears 5 or 10 seconds past the "slide to power off" message. Wait for the logo; don't do the slide thing.
User level: Level 7 (25,466 points)Oct 16, 2026 10:45 AM in response to Portreest
I sure sounds like you're zoomed in, doesn't it? Do you have all the accessibility options turned off?
Settings>Appearance has some text size settings and "Display Zoom"
You could try Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings
this will erase wifi passwords, wall paper, Apple Pay, etc, so it's a major change.
Reset iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support
User level: Level 1 (79 points)Nov 6, 2026 6:26 PM in response to TreCat
I’m now on 27.2 and it’s working correctly. That was fixed fast!
User level: Level 1 (79 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:35 AM in response to Richard.Taylor
Im on iOS 27.0.1 and we have totally different options. When I view vertically, I can’t access the +. When horizontal, I can access the x but only have the 2 options in the photo. How does this happen??? 2 different views on the same iOS.
User level: Level 1 (8 points)Nov 6, 2026 5:08 PM in response to Portreest
Dear P.
On October 19, 2026 Apple installed IOS 27.0.1 on to my iPhone 13mini. Since that time I have not been able to add shapes or text to my photos. Something I use often and really enjoy. I've done a soft and a hard reboot to no effect. I'm curious what era iPhone you are using?
Thx T
PS. Apple, could please give us guidance on how to resolve this issue. Thx
User level: Level 1 (79 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:55 AM in response to Richard.Taylor
I slid the text size to the left and turned off Accessibility. Same issue. Can’t scroll as it’s only showing 2 options in the box. You have 4 which is another issue. I love when they upgrade.
User level: Level 1 (79 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:57 AM in response to Richard.Taylor
I just restarted it. Still happening.
User level: Level 1 (79 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:57 AM in response to Portreest
Can’t slide left to get + sign
User level: Level 1 (79 points)Oct 16, 2026 9:59 AM in response to Richard.Taylor
That’s what I did.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377288