Adjusting Text Height and Width using the Move Tool...

I have yet another question about using Type in PSE 5.0. I know you can adjust a particular types size by using the font drop down menu and clicking on any of the listed sizes or you can type in a custom size as well.
Is it though, ok to expand the Type/Text by selecting it with the Move tool and then enlarging it by using the selection handles located on the Box surrounding the text? I know you can do this, but I am wondering if you run the risk of creating a jagged look or pixalizing the text this way. The text is still vector based at this point, so I am thinking that it shouldn't be a problem, but wanted to know if it could look pixaly upon printing. I have found that I can sometimes get the text to look more the way I want using this method rather than just relying on changing the font size.
Thanks,
Lee

I believe you can achieve this by using the Move Tool, clicking on any one of the resizing handles surrounding the Box which the Move Tool creates when you select an object using it, and then just drag the resizing handles to expand your text to your liking.
If you press on a corner handle and press the shift-key at the same time while you drag, you should maintain the aspect ratio of your text.
But that's what my original question is above. By expanding or contracting the text in this way, are you running the risk of things looking jagged and/or pixaly. Is it okay to expand/contract text using the Move Tool or you should you only adjust by setting the Font size.
Lee

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