: Why can't I resize my text box in Illustrator CS6? The resize tool just don't appear. When I try to resize, it only turn out that I only move my text box. Is there something wrong with

@Karen819

In my case resizing the text box was shrinking the text. The solution was:


Open the Type menu.
Click Convert To Area Type.

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@Kimberly620

I had the same problem and I think I fixed it by going to Type>Area Type Options and manually adjusting the height and width of the text box without distorting the contents.

Hope this helps!

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@Vandalay110

I was having this problem as well. The select tool SHOULD show you a box with points that you can manipulate. But I've had to Command/Shift/B to show this bounding box. Problem solved - but a pain that the Select Tool doesn't perform the way it should.

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@Sue6373160

I've done this myself, the bounding box is hidden, to turn it back on the shortcut is Ctrl/Command + Shift + B

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@Caterina889

Try choosing View > Show Bounding Box from the menu.

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