How do I get rid of dotted line box around text?

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Chris_Thomes
Aug 2, 2004
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When I use the text tool, there is a dotted line that appears with anchor points on the corners while I type. This dotted line box appears when I edit the type, too. I’ve also noticed that if I send my file to someone else, when he or she edits the type, it’s still there, but when they make a new text layer, they have no dotted line box.

How do I turn this off?
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Pierre_Courtejoie
Aug 2, 2004
Switch to the move tool, uncheck the second checkbox (show bounding box)
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Chris_Thomes
Aug 2, 2004
Pierre —

The dotted line box is actually present while I type using the text tool. I did try your advice – the bounding box checkmark was already unchecked. No luck…
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rrose_selavy
Aug 2, 2004
The dotted lines will be visible if you’ve dragged out a text box regardless of whether the bounding box is selected or not.
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Pierre_Courtejoie
Aug 2, 2004
Ah, yes, the text box… you are maybe clicking and dragging instead of just clicking.
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Chris_Thomes
Aug 2, 2004
That’s it! Thanks for the help – I appreciate it!

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