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Resize a picture or shape

1. Click the picture, AutoShape, WordArt, or text box you want to resize.
2. Do one of the following:

   Resize by using the mouse

   1. Position the mouse pointer over one of the handles.
   2. Do one of the following:

      Increase or decrease the size in one or more directions    Drag the mouse away from or toward the center.

      Keep the center of an object in the same place    Hold down CTRL while dragging the mouse.

      Maintain the object's proportions    Hold down SHIFT while dragging the mouse.

      Maintain the proportions while keeping the center in the same place    Hold down CTRL and SHIFT while dragging the mouse.

   3. Release the mouse, and then release CTRL or SHIFT.

   Resize by entering measurements

   1. Click Format, click the command for the type of object you selected, and then click the Size tab.

   2. Enter measurements for the height and width of the object or click the up or down arrow keys to move the height and width.
   3. To maintain the object's proportions, select the Lock aspect ratio check box.

   Note  You can reset the original height and width at any time by clicking Reset.