Scaling Text in InDesign
I would like to suggest an improvement to how InDesign handles text scaling. Currently, when I scale an object containing text, the visual size of the text changes, but InDesign still shows the original size in the text panel, displayed in parentheses. This forces users to go through several complicated steps to make the scaled text size permanent without showing the parentheses.
It would be incredibly useful if Adobe could implement a simple feature where the scaled text size is automatically updated to a permanent size, without needing to create outlines or perform manual recalculations. This would streamline workflows and give users more control over their design elements.
What could be improved:
• Scale text to a permanent size, not as a transformation, without the need to use "Create Outlines."
• A simple function to convert scaled text to a permanent size without parentheses showing in the text panel.
I believe this would make InDesign even more efficient and user-friendly for designers, improving workflows for those who often work with scaled objects containing text.
Magnus
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Andy K commented
Preferences > General > "When Scaling: Apply to Content" does what you request.