When reducing a TEXT BOX...

[Nate_Stevens@adobeforums.com]

The info bar gives both current and reduced font sizes. Is there any way to convert this to just the current font size so I can continue to work as if it wasn't shrunk?

[Erika_Heggie@adobeforums.com]

This happens when you scale a text box as part of a group. To get rid of the dreaded parentheses: ungroup, and with the text box selected, choose "scale text attributes" from the right hand pull out menu (arrow) in the top toolbox palette.

[Tom Usrey]

As Erika pointed out, you can avoid this by not grouping the text frame with other frames before scaling.

Also, if you're using CS2, you can go to Preferences > Type, and check the box next to the option Adjust Text Attributes when Scaling, to prevent the double font sizes.