The caret is not visible on the input field

UI UGUI
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From scratch, create an input field (UI) and run trying to write something. The cursor (Caret) in the textbox is not showing…Is it a bug? I think so…
Windows 7 Nvidia 970 Unity 5.2.0

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OK, It is a known issue:

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should be fixed in 5.2.1p1

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Phil, your work around script does not work if the canvas is a child of a game object…

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Hmm not sure why that would be it shouldnt care where its located.

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Yes! Strange but true. Did you try?

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Havnt had a chance, traveling atm so in more meetings then normal