Illustrator is measuring the size of the drop shadow on shape no the path of the shape

[helena_6772]

So Illustrator is suddenly measuring the size of the drop shadow on my shape instead of the path of the shape.  It wasn't doing this previously so something has changed in preferences somehow or an update? Can someone help please?

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Can you check in your Preferences > General if  Use Preview Bounds is checked? 

[helena_6772]

Yes it was! Thank you. Problem fixed.
Helena Jurisevic
Graphic Designer
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[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped.