How can I change the size of a region/area of text?

Hi-

I've not played with Illustrator since v6 around.  Now, I have CS5/OSX and is so different that I have to ask questions about the basics.

I want a text to fit in a specific area, so I drag with the text tool to make a box the width, I need.  I type in my text and find now that the box is too large.  It's okay if I want to narrower or shorter - how can I change the size and shape?

I tried the Selection tool (black arrow), the direct Selection (white arrow) tool and the text tool.  All I managed to do moves the area around available.

I tried the free transformation and liquidation tool to distort the text.

It's a simple thing.  I don't know that I used to be able to do it in Illustrator 6.  Please tell me how to change the size of a text box.  I guess this will have an impact on the way in which the text will wrap.

Help TIA

JL

Use the direct Selection and Shift-drag a side.

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