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Reading https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/menus-not-working/48197
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Reading https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/menus-not-working-in-elements/47240
It sounds like the issue might be more related to the macOS system itself rather than Elements specifically, as Dan mentioned in the forum. This problem seems to have occurred with other apps before.
However, a common workaround is refreshing the app’s focus by clicking out and then back into the app, as you’ve experienced.
If the problem persists across updates, it’s always good to ensure macOS and Elements are fully updated. If the problem remains, consider reporting it with thorough details on machine and OS specifics to get closer to a resolution. If you need someone to investigate, consider reporting the bug to Apple as well.