Why can't I align my text?

You must select your text layer (and only your text layer) and then choose ALIGNMENT from the text toolbar. Do not confuse this with ALIGN in the toolbar above it. See the screenshot below for the proper spot to align text:

To see where we discuss this in the lesson, please go to this link: https://app.searchie.io/watch/ZrDeo6P6qG?t=460