After selecting an object, you can resize it in a number of ways.
By
dragging
Position the mouse pointer over one of the handles, and then drag the mouse.
Keeping the center in the same place
Maintaining the object's proportions
Hold down SHIFT.
Position the mouse pointer over one of the corner handles, and then drag the mouse.
Release the mouse button before you release SHIFT.
Maintaining
the proportions and keeping the center in the same
place
1. Hold down CTRL+ SHIFT.
2. Position the mouse pointer over one of the corner handles, and then drag the mouse.
3. Release the mouse before you release CTRL+ SHIFT.
To a specific height and width
By a specific proportion
Note You can override the settings for grids and guides by holding down the ALT button while you drag the mouse.