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rontiara
rontiara
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May 9, 2020
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dotted-line boxes around text don't always appear

  • May 9, 2020
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When I add text to a document, or modify it, usually a dotted-line box appears around the text, and I can manipulate the size, etc. But sometimes there is no box, so there is no way to change the size or shape of the box. Right now I'm working on a document where the boxes appear around some of the text, but not all of them -- and of course it's the ones without the boxes that I want to edit. As far as I can tell, it doesn't seem to have to do with the font itself.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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    Correct answer Michael Bullo

    I think you are seeing the difference between Point Text and Paragraph Text.

     

    With the type tool selected, if you just click on the page you will get Point Text. However, if you click and drag out a box you will get Paragraph Text.

     

    If you've already created your text, you can convert it to the other kind by right mouse clicking on the layer (not the layer thumbnail), and choosing Convert to Point Text or Convert to Paragraph Text.

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    Michael Bullo
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    Michael BulloCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 9, 2020

    I think you are seeing the difference between Point Text and Paragraph Text.

     

    With the type tool selected, if you just click on the page you will get Point Text. However, if you click and drag out a box you will get Paragraph Text.

     

    If you've already created your text, you can convert it to the other kind by right mouse clicking on the layer (not the layer thumbnail), and choosing Convert to Point Text or Convert to Paragraph Text.

      rontiara
      rontiaraAuthor
      Inspiring
      May 10, 2020

      Thank you, Michael! That answered my question.

       

      Such an easy solution! It's hard to keep up on all the nuances of these programs!

      Michael Bullo
      Community Expert
      Michael BulloCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 10, 2020

      You're welcome. They certainly do update these programs quickly these days.

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