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Rachel27710201gxfh
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January 18, 2026
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How to adjust the size my shape or text box.

Hi, Why am I only able to move my text box and not able to adjust the sizing, in illustrator?

Ton Frederiks
Ton FrederiksCorrect answer
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January 18, 2026

Is View > Show Bounding Box turned On?

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 18, 2026

Is View > Show Bounding Box turned On?

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Rachel27710201gxfhAuthor
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January 18, 2026

No, it was not turned on before. Now its working! Thanks.

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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January 18, 2026

Good to hear that helped.

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