Properties panel fields don’t accept numeric input until focus resets (MacBook Pro, Illustrator 2025, macOS Sequoia 15.5)
On my MacBook Pro (2023) running macOS Sequoia 15.5 with Illustrator 2025, I’m running into a recurring focus bug in the Properties panel numeric fields (Width, Height, Stroke Weight, etc.).
Steps to reproduce:
1. Select an object.
2. Click once in the Width (W) or Height (H) field in the Properties panel.
• The field highlights, but no blinking text cursor appears.
3. Attempt to type a number.
• Input is ignored — Illustrator interprets the keystrokes as shortcuts instead of text.
4. Workaround:
• Open the Transform panel (Window > Transform) and type numbers there.
• After doing this, the Properties panel fields suddenly allow input again (cursor blinks and numbers can be typed).
Expected result:
Clicking into a Properties panel numeric field should always place the text cursor and accept number input.
Actual result:
Single-clicking sometimes only highlights the field without giving text focus, preventing numbers from being entered.
System details:
• MacBook Pro 2023
• macOS Sequoia 15.5
• Illustrator 2025 (please see About Illustrator for exact build/version)
Impact:
This slows down workflow significantly when adjusting object dimensions, since numeric entry is inconsistent and requires panel switching as a workaround.