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Resizing an Object

You may want to resize an object or graphic image so that it fits better in a document. Drawing objects and graphic images can be resized easily using their selection handles. If you use a middle selection handle on the side of an object, you can only change the size in one direction. If you use a selection handle in a corner of an object, however, you can change the size in two directions at once.
The mouse pointer must be a double-headed arrow to size a graphic image or drawn object.

Resizing an Object link to document

Read through the steps:. If you would like to complete these steps in an actual Office file, please click on the link and move between the Office file and Web windows until you are satisfied you have mastered the skill. (If a dialog box appears while you are trying to open the exercise, click Open It.)

Practice the Skill

1. Open the Word document DRAW5.DOC by clicking the link above.Display the entire Standard toolbar, switch to Print Layout view, and display the rulers.
2. Click the Drawing button on the Standard toolbar to display the Drawing toolbar.
   The Drawing toolbar appears.
   
   
3. Point to the border of the rectangle.
   The mouse pointer changes into a single, white arrow with a black, four-headed arrow attached to it.
   
   
4. Select rectangle border.
   Selection handles appear around the object.
   
   
5. Point to the middle selection handle on the right side of the rectangle.
   The mouse pointer changes into a black, double-headed arrow.
   
   
6. Drag the selection handle left to the 4" tick mark on the horizontal ruler.
   The size of the object changes.
   
   
7. Click anywhere in the document to deselect the object.
   The selection handles disappear.
   
   

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