Problem with text size in new interface (Layout)

Now there is an additional action to be taken:
When I want to change the size of the text area, I now have to first click on the “Auto height” tab and only then enter the required value in the corresponding field. Previously it was possible to do it just by clicking on the input field, even if the text area was in “Auto width” mode.
Why was this done? Imagine how many times a day you have to do these additional operations now.