Why Do Some Text Boxes Show A '+' Symbol In A Square Box - Adobe Illustrator

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May 2, 2020
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Hi,

I have a document with a few different text boxes in and when not in use some of the text boxes show a '+' sign inside a square box, but other text boxes don't (image attached below).

What causes this and how can I turns this off?

Many thanks

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tromboniator

Community Expert

Is there perhaps a series of returns after the text that carries it (invisibly) outside the text box? Go to Type menu > Show Hidden Characters with the text box lengthened.

Peter

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edgrimley

Participating Frequently

When the amount of text exceeds the size of the text box you'll see the plus mark. Increase the box size and it should disappear.