Can't edit shape on Adobe Illustrator

[sweetharm]

I cannot edit any shape that I create on the software, If I drag the corners the shape moves and doesn't change the size like it usually does 

[lambiloon]

Hi use direct selection tool to do that shape change...regards

[tromboniator · Accepted solution]

My guess is that you have accidentally pressed shift + cmd/ctrl + B, which hides the bounding box. Press that combination again (or go to View menu > Show Bounding Box) to reactivate.

Peter

[sweetharm]

Thank you Peter, that was the thing 🙂 

[tromboniator]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it useful.

[Rukiyo]

ahahahahah I had exactly the same probleme, came here and saw your reply XD Perfect! tank you 

[Dylan_belhumeur3937]

I know I'm a few years late to this lol but I have been struggling to figure out this exact issue for over an hour and this finally fixed it ToT im so happy lol.

[leah_naomi]

Hello! I am having this same issue today- Sept. 26, 2025 and the commands given to solve it are not restoring the settings so that I'm able to edit shapes. Thank you!

[Anubhav M]

Hello @leah_naomi,

I'm sorry to hear you're having similar trouble with Illustrator. Please create a new post with details about the exact version of the OS/Illustrator installed, along with screenshots or a small screen recording of the problem, so we can better assist you.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Anubhav