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Resize a picture or shape

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

   Resize manually

   1. Position the mouse pointer over one of the sizing handles.
   2. To increase or decrease the size in one or more directions, drag the mouse away from or toward the center, while doing one of the following:
      • To keep the center of an object in the same place, hold down CTRL while dragging the mouse.
      • To maintain the object's proportions, hold down SHIFT while dragging the mouse.

      • To maintain the proportions while keeping the center in the same place, hold down CTRL and SHIFT while dragging the mouse.

      Release the mouse, and then release CTRL or SHIFT.

   Resize to an exact height and width

   1. On the Format menu, click AutoShape or Picture.
   2. On the Size tab, under Size and rotate, enter measurements for the height and width of the object.

   Resize to an exact proportion

   1. On the Format menu, click AutoShape or Picture, and then click the Size tab.
   2. Under Scale, type the percentage of the width or height you want.

   Tip

   To turn off or turn on the settings for grid and guides, hold down ALT while you drag the mouse.