Bounding Box automatically Resetting after rotating an Object or Group

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February 19, 2025
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I rotated a group of objects, but the bounding box didn’t rotate with it or automatically reset itself. I have already reset the settings to default in Illustrator, but it didn’t work. I also tried regrouping, but that didn’t work either. I'm really frustrated with this— is there a solution? (1. Image Before) (2. Image After) (3. Image I want to be Like This)

Bug

Correct answer Laura Coyle.

Also this is happening in 2024 (28.7.1), and in 2025 (29.3). Maybe this is expected behavior, but I don't know. Happens with live shapes but also with pencil-drawn paths.

Reported as a bug in 2023 here: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-desktop-bugs/suggestions/37713988-bounding-box-resetting-automatically-ruins-workf

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Keith26697353z7es

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The only way I could solve this is to turn the group of shapes to a Symbol.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Are the objects really grouped? WHat kind of objects are they?

Does this happen after sving? If so: what do you save? Which version of AI is the file?

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geri_5150Author

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Yes, I have grouped them, and this also applies to multi-selection. The objects include Rectangular, Custom Object, and Compound Object.

"Does this happen after saving?"

No, I noticed the bounding box was like that before saving. I assumed it was due to the save file, so I didn't save the project and restarted the program. But it's still the same.

I’m using Adobe Illustrator version 29.3.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Does that happen with other objects as well?

Can you try in a new file with some rectangles?

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