Hmmmmmmmm, don't remember what caused that but it seems that I had the same problem long ago. Be sure to select your font and font size before you begin to type. If it reverts back all is not lost. Finish typing, then highlight the type, go back to the font list and select the type font you wanted and it will change it to that type face. You can also change the size of the font the same way.

Try setting the background color to something light -- Windows will pick a contrasting color based off the background color vs. the image, if I remember right.

I know how to change it, just don't know which one or if the old one I was using is still available. Judy, I like comic sans for e-mailing but it's not the one I was using. ) :

I have a couple lettering programs that color "alphabets" (they are not true type fonts). One is called Creative Lettering by Creating Keepsakes, and the other is Lettering Delights, by Inspire Graphics. These are truely awesome programs, and come with som many different alphabets (but you couldn't color one that didn't come with the program). You can usually get the programs on ebay for a good price....Look for the Combo CD's for the best value. The Creative Lettering program lets you color the letters however you want- the Lettering Delights letters are premade like this one: Also you can d/l a free demo version of "Brush Lettering" from PC Crafter..it is somewhat limited in what it can do - but it is fun to play with. Here is a link that might be useful: Brush Lettering Demo