Changing the Size of a Graphic

Summary: Word allows you to add more than text to your documents; you can also add graphics. Once added, you can modify the size of those graphics by using the techniques in this tip. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)

Once you place a graphic in your document, you can resize it using a very simple technique:

Click on the graphic. A box appears around the object (this is designated by eight squares, or handles, around the outside of the graphic).
Use the mouse to point to one of the handles. Click on the left mouse button.
Drag the handle to resize the graphic.
Release the mouse button when the graphic is the size you want.

Tip #392 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

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