Recent bug? Scale the artboard WITHOUT scaling the art

[it'slucie-justlucie]

I see people have the opposite problem - they WANT the art to re-scale when they re-size the artboard. I do not.

Since the latest updates for both Photoshop and Illustrator, now when I change the artboard or textbox size or shape (in both programs!), the art or text inside automatically resizes (read: distorts horribly!). The workaround I found is to LOCK my art and text layers before resizing the artboard. REALLY?

REALLY, ADOBE? WHY is this happening? More importantly how can I STOP it from happening and set it to behave like Illustator and Photoshop versions of LAST MONTH? I have looked for options in Preferences, and see nothing makes sense or clearly controls this annoyance.

Please help.

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Are you using the Beta version? There is an option in the Control panel and the Properties panel that can be unchecked.

[it'slucie-justlucie]

Yes, Beta. *sigh* So much for relying on old habits and NOT scrutinizing what might now be either new or set as new default. With a little embarrassment, I offer my deepest thanks for getting me back on a productive and less frustrated track!

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped, it is actually a very useful feature when you need it.